HR 3664 · 101th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Omnibus Agricultural Commodity Promotion and Research Act of 1990

Introduced 1989-11-15· Sponsored by Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See S.2830.(1990-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Omnibus Agricultural Commodity Promotion and Research Act of 1989 - Title I: Pecan Promotion - Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue orders to pecan growers, handlers, and importers with respect to pecan promotion and research. Requires any such order to establish a Pecan Marketing Board to carry out a coordinated program of research and promotion to strengthen the pecan industry's domestic and foreign market position. Funds such program through assessments: (1) on all pecans produced in, or imported into, the United States; and (2) deducted from the first payment made to a grower for all pecans sold to a first handler. Provides for a pecan producer referendum of program approval. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Mushrooms - Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act - Directs the Secretary to issue orders to mushroom producers, importers, and first handlers with respect to mushroom promotion, research, and consumer information. Requires such an order to establish a Mushroom Council to administer the orders and support mushroom promotion, research, and consumer information projects. Funds such activities through…

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Cosponsors (8)

5 Democrats3 Republicans