Hearing on Proposed License Fee Increases for Produce Dealers (1969)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing addresses a legislative proposal to adjust the costs for produce dealers to maintain federal licenses required to trade perishable agricultural goods.
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Produce dealers
These businesses are subject to the licensing requirements and fee structures established by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 17, 1969, by the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations.
- The subject of the hearing was H.R. 9857, which proposes an increase in license fees under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the 91st Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addresses a legislative proposal to adjust the costs for produce dealers to maintain federal licenses required to trade perishable agricultural goods.
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Historical Fee Adjustment
The document captures a 1969 effort to adjust regulatory fees for agricultural commodity traders, reflecting the ongoing administrative maintenance of the 1930 Act.
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