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FEDERALhearing transcript

1978 Congressional Hearing on Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Amendments

Original title: Amend Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: hearing before the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on H.R. 4773 and H.R. 4777, July 26, 1978.

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of a 1978 House hearing regarding proposed amendments to the under bills H.R. 4773 and H.R. 4777. The hearing focused on regulatory changes affecting the trade and marketing of perishable agricultural goods.

Why it matters

The hearing addressed federal oversight and licensing requirements for businesses involved in the interstate sale of fresh fruits and vegetables, impacting how disputes and payments are handled in the produce industry.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Produce industry businesses

These entities are subject to the licensing and fair trade regulations mandated by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Indirectly affected

Consumers of fresh produce

Consumers are affected by the regulatory framework that governs the supply chain and marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on July 26, 1978, by the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
  • The purpose of the hearing was to discuss proposed amendments to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
  • The legislative items under review were H.R. 4773 and H.R. 4777.
  • The hearing took place during the second session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act?
It is a federal law that regulates the fair trading practices of businesses involved in the interstate and foreign commerce of fresh fruits and vegetables.
What was the goal of the 1978 hearing?
The goal was to review proposed changes to the existing law through bills H.R. 4773 and H.R. 4777.

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Legislative Review of PACA

The document highlights a specific period in 1978 where Congress actively sought to amend the regulatory framework for the produce industry.

H.R. 4773H.R. 4777

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Agriculture Committee, Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition
OrganizationAgriculture Committee“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →
OrganizationSubcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →

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