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To prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.

USA115th CongressHR-1752| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2017
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act This bill prohibits mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs and requires producer participation in the programs to be voluntary at the point of sale. (A checkoff program is a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The Department of Agriculture oversees the programs, which are requested and funded by industry.)
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-740
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-740
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-740: A bill to prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural research

To prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.

USA115th CongressHR-1752| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2017
Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act This bill prohibits mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs and requires producer participation in the programs to be voluntary at the point of sale. (A checkoff program is a program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands. The Department of Agriculture oversees the programs, which are requested and funded by industry.)
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-740
Introduced in Senate
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • March 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-740
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dave Brat

Dave Brat

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Thomas Massie (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 115-740: A bill to prohibit mandatory or compulsory checkoff programs.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural research