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Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2003

Introduced: January 7, 2003 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
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Jan 7, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76)
Jan 7, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S75-76)
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2003 - Allows the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy as provided for under a livestock or poultry contract only if, after the controversy arises, both parties consent. Directs an arbitrator to provide to the parties to a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for an award.
What's happening now January 7, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S76)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 91: Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-91/
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"S. 91: Fair Contracts for Growers Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-91/.
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S. 91, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-91/.
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