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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund Title II: Statutory Trust for Livestock Sellers Dairy and Livestock Producer Protection Act of 1996 - Title I: Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund - Establishes: (1) in the Department of Agriculture the Dairy Industry Security Reserve Fund; and (2) a Board of Trustees to administer such Fund. Finances the Fund through milk handler assessments (with exceptions for noncommercial handlers and handler-producers). Sets forth (Fund) submission and payment of claim provisions for milk producers unable to receive payment from bankrupt handlers. Title II: Statutory Trust for Livestock Sellers - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to establish a statutory trust for livestock sellers with respect to dealer or market agency purchasers.
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Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3] · R–WI
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Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-33.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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