HRES 1153 · 94th Congress · Congress

Resolution directing the Committee on Agriculture to conduct a study and investigation of the contracting practices detrimental to the sugar beet producers in Nebraska.

Introduced 1976-04-13· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Rules.(1976-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the House Committee on Agriculture to investigate allegations made by sugar beet growers in Nebraska that the sugar company with which they have contracted in prior years is forcing them to accept unfair contract terms because such company is the only reasonable source available to them for the sale of their commodity. Directs the Committee to examine the extent to which such company is or has been engaging in monopolistic or other unfair trade practices in dealing with the growers; and the extent to which the company is involved with competitive sources of sugar.…

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