HR 6372 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967.

Introduced 1975-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Sisk, B. F. [D-CA-15]· 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.(1975-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it unlawful under the Agricultural Fair Practices Act to refuse to bargain in good faith with an association of producers producing under a contract which has been certified by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary to issue a certificate to any association of producers, provided they desire to bargain, and they meet specified criteria. Grants to the district courts of the United States jurisdiction of proceedings instituted by an aggrieved person when any handler has engaged, or there are reasonable grounds to believe that any handler is about to engage, in any act or practice prohibited by such Act. Empowers the Secretary of Agriculture to prevent any handler from engaging in any trade practice prohibited by such Act. Permits the Secretary whenever he believes such violation has occured to serve upon such handler a complaint. Requires the Secretary after proper notice and hearing to issue a finding of fact, and to issue a cease and desist order, or to dismiss the complaint. Empowers the Secretary to petition any court of appeals of the United States for an enforcement order. Stipulates the findings of the Secretary if supported by substantial evidence on the re…

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