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HR 2962 106th Congress House

Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999

Official title: To provide for the issuance of a promotion, research, and information order applicable to certain handlers of Hass avocados.

Introduced: October 19, 1999 Introduced by: Calvert, Ken Republican · California See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Administrative procedureAgricultural researchAgriculture in foreign tradeCommerce
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Consumer educationDepartment of AgricultureExportsFederal advisory bodiesFines (Penalties)Foreign Trade and International FinanceFruitFruit tradeGovernment Operations and PoliticsImportsLawMarketing of farm produceMarketing ordersReferendumScience, Technology, Communications
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 13, 2000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 13, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 18, 1999
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Oct 18, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Sep 28, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 28, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1975)
Sep 28, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 13, 2000

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue a marketing order, subject to producer and importer referendum approval, providing for research and promotion of Hass avocados. Sets forth marketing order terms and related provisions, including establishment of a Hass Avocado Board. Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1790 Identical bill Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Oct 19, 1999
DOOLEY, CAL
· Sep 28, 1999
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Sep 28, 1999
OSE, DOUG
· Sep 28, 1999
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Sep 28, 1999
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Sep 28, 1999
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Sep 28, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2962: Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2962/
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"H.R. 2962: Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-2962/.
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