HR 3762 · 104th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Dairy and Livestock Producer Protection Act of 1996

Introduced 1996-07-09· Sponsored by Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-33.(1996-07-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund Title II: Statutory Trust for Livestock Sellers Dairy and Livestock Producer Protection Act of 1996 - Title I: Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund - Establishes: (1) in the Department of Agriculture the Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund; and (2) a Board of Trustees to administer such Fund. Finances the Fund through milk handler assessments (with exceptions for noncommercial handlers and handler-producers). Sets forth (Fund) submission and payment of claim provisions for milk producers unable to receive payment from bankrupt handlers. Title II: Statutory Trust for Livestock Sellers - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to establish a statutory trust for livestock sellers with respect to dealer or market agency purchasers.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican