H.R. 1658 — Burley Buy-out Act of 2001

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Burley Buy-out Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Burley tobacco, to: (1) eliminate price supports and market quotas beginning with the 2002 crop; (2) provide eligible quota holders with FY 2002 compensation for loss of tobacco quota asset value, and eligible producers with transition assistance through FY 2007; and (3) provide economically affected States with rural economic assistance grants through FY 2007.

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2001-05-01
Introduced in House
2001-05-01
Introduced in House
2001-05-01
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2001-05-03
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E713)
2001-05-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Foreign Agriculture Programs.
2001-05-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
2001-05-15
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Burley Buy-out Act of 2001

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