HR 1658 · 107th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Burley Buy-out Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(2001-05-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Burley Buy-out Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to Burley tobacco, to: (1) eliminate price supports and market quotas beginning with the 2002 crop; (2) provide eligible quota holders with FY 2002 compensation for loss of tobacco quota asset value, and eligible producers with transition assistance through FY 2007; and (3) provide economically affected States with rural economic assistance grants through FY 2007.…

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