To amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to expand operation of the Act to the entire United States, to authorize the revocation of the refund provision of the Act, to modify the referendum procedures of the Act, and for other purposes.
Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1993 - Amends the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to extend its provisions to each of the States and the District of Columbia.
Authorizes the revocation of the watermelon assessment refund.
Revises provisions regarding: (1) handler and producer National Watermelon Promotion Board membership; (2) assessment rates; and (3) referendum procedures.
Became Public Law No: 103-189.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
For Further Action See S.778.
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