HR 2962
106th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Administrative procedure
Agricultural research
Agriculture in foreign trade
Commerce
Consumer education
Department of Agriculture
Exports
Federal advisory bodies
Fines (Penalties)
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Fruit
Fruit trade
Government Operations and Politics
Imports
Law
Marketing of farm produce
Marketing orders
Referendum
Science, Technology, Communications
Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1999
Introduced: September 28, 1999
Introduced by:
Calvert, Ken
Republican
· California
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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