HR 10988 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Amendments

Introduced 1975-12-04· Sponsored by Rep. Bergland, Bob [R-MN-7]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1975-12-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Amendments - Includes frozen potato products within the definition of "perishable agriculture commodity" for purposes of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. Makes it unlawful for a commission merchant, broker, or dealer to extend to a grower or other person undue, unjust, or unreasonable preferance or advantage in any respect whatsoever; or to subject or cause to be subjected any grower or other person to any undue, unjust, or unreasonable prejudice or disadvantage in any respect whatsoever. Prohibits the disclosure of any identifying information about one complaining of any violation of such Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to inspect the accounts of anyone determined to have violated such Act to assure that such violator is paying all reparations required by, and is otherwise complying with, such Act.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat