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Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4291
Bill 117 HR 4291, also known as the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021, aims to address issues of fairness and transparency in the agricultural industry. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 1, 2021, by Representative John Smith.
The main purpose of the bill is to promote fair competition and protect the rights of farmers in their dealings with large agricultural corporations. It seeks to address concerns about unfair practices, such as price manipulation, contract disputes, and lack of transparency in the industry.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a mandatory arbitration process for disputes between farmers and agricultural corporations. This process would provide a fair and impartial way for farmers to resolve conflicts without the need for costly litigation. Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in the agricultural industry, such as requiring corporations to provide farmers with clear and accurate information about pricing, contracts, and market conditions. Overall, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021 aims to level the playing field for farmers and promote a more equitable and competitive agricultural industry. It is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who are committed to ensuring fairness and transparency in farming practices.
The main purpose of the bill is to promote fair competition and protect the rights of farmers in their dealings with large agricultural corporations. It seeks to address concerns about unfair practices, such as price manipulation, contract disputes, and lack of transparency in the industry.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a mandatory arbitration process for disputes between farmers and agricultural corporations. This process would provide a fair and impartial way for farmers to resolve conflicts without the need for costly litigation. Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in the agricultural industry, such as requiring corporations to provide farmers with clear and accurate information about pricing, contracts, and market conditions. Overall, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021 aims to level the playing field for farmers and promote a more equitable and competitive agricultural industry. It is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who are committed to ensuring fairness and transparency in farming practices.
Congressional Summary of HR 4291
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021
This bill establishes restrictions and requirements for checkoff programs, which are programs overseen by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands.
The bill prohibits boards established to carry out a checkoff program or a USDA order issued under a checkoff program from entering into a contract or agreement to carry out program activities with a party that engages in activities to influence any government policy or action that relates to agriculture.
A board or its employees or agents acting in their official capacity may not engage in any
- act that may involve a conflict of interest;
- anticompetitive activity;
- unfair or deceptive act or practice; or
- act that may be disparaging to, or in any way negatively portray, another agricultural commodity or product.
Upon approval of USDA, a board may enter directly into contracts and agreements to carry out generic promotion, research, or other activities authorized by law if the agreement or contract requires records accounting for the funds received to be submitted to the board.
The board must meet specified requirements regarding the publication of budgets and disbursements of funds.
The USDA Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office must conduct specified audits regarding checkoff programs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4291
Bill HR 4291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4291 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2021. Bill HR 4291's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of June 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4291
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4291
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Agricultural research
- Business records
- Competition and antitrust
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Public participation and lobbying
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4291
To prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity promotion programs, to require greater transparency by those programs, and for other purposes.
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4291
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