Milk Supply Management Act of 1991 - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to require an annual milk price support adjustment based upon production cost changes.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to implement a milk supply management program if estimated annual Commodity Credit Corporation milk and milk product purchases exceed 5,000,000,000 pounds. Sets forth related provisions concerning milk marketing base, history, allocation factor, transfer, and set-aside.
Requires that through December 31, 1991, the minimum formula price for class 1 milk shall not be less than the August 1990 formula price.
Sets forth minimum solid content for beverage milk (whole, lowfat, and skim).
Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a research program to investigate milk's health and nutritional benefits; and (2) submit a report to the Congress describing ways (other than advertising and, promotional activities) to increase U.S. milk consumption.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
For Further Action See H.R.2837.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from HHS.
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