H.R. 5627 — Family Dairy Farmer and Rural Community Rescue Act of 2002

Summary

Family Dairy Farmer and Rural Community Rescue Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out counter-cyclical income support programs for dairy producers in participating and nonparticipating States through 2011. (Each State to be a participant unless it elects otherwise.) Limits individual or entity payments to 230,000 pounds of milk per month.

Provides with respect to the participating State program for: (1) specified marketing area target prices; (2) five regional supply management districts; (3) specified payment rates; and (4) establishment in the Treasury of a National Dairy Producers Trust Fund.

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2002-10-10
Introduced in House
2002-10-10
Introduced in House
2002-10-10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2002-10-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.

Family Dairy Farmer and Rural Community Rescue Act of 2002

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