H.R. 2620 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act.
H.R. 2620 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 2, 2015, sponsored by David Scott with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 114-36
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill amends the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude cotton future contracts involving cotton that is grown outside of the United States and tendered for delivery from coverage under the Act, including the requirement that the cotton be classified by the Department of Agriculture.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Scott (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 2, 2015
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 9, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentJul 14, 2015
- Became lawJul 20, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-36. (Jul 20, 2015)
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- H.R. 1599: Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
- H.R. 1942: Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2015
- H.R. 2393: Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015
- H.R. 2715: Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
- H.R. 3316: School Food Modernization Act
- H.R. 3532: Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
- H.R. 3828: Land-Grant Opportunity Act
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