S.Amdt. 1083
What it does: Adds SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON MANDATORY OR COMPULSORY CHECK OFF PROGRAMS wherever appropriate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)What it changes
1 change to S. 954
Adds SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON MANDATORY OR COMPULSORY CHECK OFF PROGRAMS wherever appropriate
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON MANDATORY OR COMPULSORY CHECK OFF PROGRAMS.
Inserted: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to 1 or more specific producers or brands (commonly known as a "check-off program") shall be mandatory or compulsory.
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Original wording
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1083. Mr. CRUZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 954, to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. ____. PROHIBITION ON MANDATORY OR COMPULSORY CHECK OFF PROGRAMS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no program to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to 1 or more specific producers or brands (commonly known as a “check-off program”) shall be mandatory or compulsory.
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Senate amendment submitted
May 22, 2013