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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearings on Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Amendments (H.R. 9288 and H.R. 10988)
Record date · July 14, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document records the congressional hearings held by the House on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations regarding proposed amendments to the . The hearings focused on two specific bills, H.R. 9288 and H.R. 10988, which aimed to update federal regulations governing the trade of perishable agricultural goods.
These hearings represent the legislative process for updating federal rules that govern how produce is bought, sold, and protected in interstate commerce, directly impacting the legal obligations of growers, shippers, and distributors.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Agricultural producers and shippers
These groups are subject to the federal licensing and fair-trade regulations established by the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Produce distributors
These entities must comply with federal standards for payment and contract fulfillment as governed by the Act.
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing and Consumer Relations held hearings to review proposed amendments to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
- The legislative review specifically addressed the provisions contained in H.R. 9288 and H.R. 10988.
- The hearings were conducted under the authority of the House Committee on Agriculture during the 94th Congress.
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The document captures a specific moment in the 94th Congress where federal oversight of agricultural trade was being actively re-evaluated through two concurrent bills.
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