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H. Res. 491 107th Congress House

Supporting the use of fair trade certified coffee.

Introduced: July 17, 2002 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Agricultural pricesAgriculture and FoodAgriculture in foreign tradeCoffee
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CommerceConsumer educationFarm incomeFarmersForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment procurementGovernment publicityMarketing of farm produceProduce tradePublic Lands and Natural ResourcesRestrictive trade practicesSustainable agriculture
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This resolution expired with the 107th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Aug 20, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Jul 17, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1283)
Jul 17, 2002
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action August 20, 2002

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Recommends the restriction of coffee purchases by all executive, legislative, and judicial branch offices and entities to brands that are fair trade certified. Urges such entities to provide information to the public about the importance of fair trade certified coffee.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 9, 2002
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 17, 2002
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 17, 2002
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