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Read. Follow. Verify.1971 Congressional Hearings on Agricultural Marketing and Import Restrictions
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the 1971 congressional hearings held by the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations regarding proposed amendments to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act. The hearings focused on promotional programs for California peaches, the inclusion of canning and freezing pears under s, and new import restrictions for unshelled .
These hearings represent the legislative process for determining federal marketing regulations that dictate how specific fruits and nuts are promoted, processed, and imported, directly impacting the operational requirements for growers and the availability of these products in the market.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
California peach growers
The proposed legislation would authorize new promotional programs for their products.
Pear processors
The legislation would bring pears used for canning and freezing under federal marketing order regulations.
Filbert importers
The legislation would impose new restrictions on the importation of unshelled filberts.
Key Facts
- The hearings were held on May 10, June 1, and June 2, 1971.
- The subcommittee reviewed five specific bills: H.R. 2454, H.R. 2559, H.R. 4263, H.R. 4874, and H.R. 5825.
- The proposed legislation sought to authorize promotional programs for California-grown peaches.
- The proposed legislation sought to include pears intended for canning and freezing under federal marketing orders.
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- The proposed legislation sought to implement restrictions on the importation of unshelled filberts.
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Consolidation of Agricultural Marketing Issues
The subcommittee grouped disparate commodities (peaches, pears, and filberts) into a single set of hearings, suggesting a broad review of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act's scope.
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