To prohibit certain practices relating to certain commodity promotion programs, to require greater transparency by those programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds that— the generic programs to promote and provide research and information for an agricultural commodity (commonly known as checkoff programs) are intended to increase demand for all, defines definitions In this Act: The term Board means a board, committee, or similar entity established to carry out a checkoff program or an order issued by the Secretary under a checkoff program, and provides requirements of checkoff programs Except as provided in paragraph (4), a Board shall not enter into any contract or agreement to carry out checkoff program activities with a party that engages in activities. It relies on compliance mandates, product standards, definition changes, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Environment, Agriculture, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires findings Congress finds that— the generic programs to promote and provide research and information for an agricultural commodity (commonly known as checkoff programs) are intended to increase demand for all...
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term Board means a board, committee, or similar entity established to carry out a checkoff program or an order issued by the Secretary under a checkoff program.
- Provides requirements of checkoff programs Except as provided in paragraph (4), a Board shall not enter into any contract or agreement to carry out checkoff program activities with a party that engages in activities...
- Requires severability If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act, and the application of the provision...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires findings Congress finds that— the generic programs to promote and provide research and information for an agricultural commodity (commonly known as checkoff programs) are intended to increase demand for all, defines definitions In this Act: The term Board means a board, committee, or similar entity established to carry out a checkoff program or an order issued by the Secretary under a checkoff program, and provides requirements of checkoff programs Except as provided in paragraph (4), a Board shall not enter into any contract or agreement to carry out checkoff program activities with a party that engages in activities.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Environment, Agriculture, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill requires findings Congress finds that— the generic programs to promote and provide research and information for an agricultural commodity (commonly known as checkoff programs) are intended to increase demand for all, defines definitions In this Act: The term Board means a board, committee, or similar entity established to carry out a checkoff program or an order issued by the Secretary under a checkoff program, and provides requirements of checkoff programs Except as provided in paragraph (4), a Board shall not enter into any contract or agreement to carry out checkoff program activities with a party that engages in activities.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Paul, Ms. Warren, …
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