To amend the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967 to provide for the accreditation of associations of agricultural producers, to promote good faith bargaining between such accredited associations and the handlers of agricultural products, and to strengthen the enforcement authorities to respond to violations of the Act.
Makes it a prohibited handler practice to: (1) refuse to bargain in good faith with an accredited association; and (2) interfere with the formation or administration of a producer association, or contribute financial or other support to such an association.
Authorizes producer assignment of association fees, dues, or retained amounts.
Grants the Secretary of Agriculture specified investigative powers.
Establishes an administrative enforcement proceeding.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6373)
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
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