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H.R. 4171 (98th)

Consumers and Dairy Producers Fairness Act of 1983

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Introduced

20 October 1983

Last action

20 October 1983 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

29 August 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Consumers and Dairy Producers Fairness Act of 1983 - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1982, to repeal the 50-cent milk producer assessments. Reduces FY 1984 milk support prices from $14.00 per hundredweight to $12.50 per hundredweight. Provides for 50-cent price support decreases if Government purchases are in excess of specified levels on October 1, 1984, and October 1, 1985, respectively. Requires a report by July 1, 1984, on the effect of applying nationally fluid milk standards similar to those in California.

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Timeline

  1. 20 October 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 October 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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