Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 1997

Summary

Family Farmer Cooperative Marketing Amendments Act of 1997 - Amends the Agricultural Fair Practices Act of 1967 to include in the definition of "producer": (1) poultrymen; and (2) persons furnishing labor, production management, facilities, or other agricultural product production services. Defines accredited association," "designated handler," and "bargain and bargaining." (Sec. 4) Makes it a prohibited handler practice to: (1) refuse to bargain in good faith with an accredited association; and (2) interfere with the formation or administration of a producer association, or contribute financial or other support to such an association. (Sec. 5) Requires a handler to bargain in good faith with an accredited association. (Sec. 6) Sets forth association accreditation and handler designation provisions. (Sec. 7) Authorizes producer assignment of association fees, dues, or retained amounts. (Sec. 8) Grants the Secretary of Agriculture specified investigative powers. Sets forth related administrative proceeding provisions.

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Timeline

1. 24 October 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 October 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 October 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 October 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Risk Management and Specialty Crops.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 October 1997 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 October 1997

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 October 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 October 1997

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Sponsors

• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
• BOBBY RUSH · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] · D · Sponsor
• James Clyburn · D · Cosponsor
• Bennie Thompson · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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