To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to remove the requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears.

H.R. 2984 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by Greg Walden with 3 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 25, 2003
Co-sponsors: 3
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Public law: Public Law 108-379

What it does

Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act, reenacted with amendments by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, to eliminate pear marketing order requirements that: (1) processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order; and (2) processor and producer agency representation be equal respecting a marketing order for canned or frozen pears.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Greg Walden (R-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 25, 2003
Passed the HouseOct 5, 2004
Passed the SenateOct 11, 2004
Sent to the PresidentOct 19, 2004
Became lawOct 30, 2004

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-379. (Oct 30, 2004)

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Committees

Agriculture Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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