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Fairness in Farming: Increased Transparency for Agricultural Promotion Programs

This act aims to enhance fairness and transparency in agricultural commodity promotion programs, funded by farmer contributions. It prohibits the use of these funds for lobbying and eliminates conflicts of interest, ensuring that farmers' money is used as intended and benefits all producers, not just select groups.
Key points
Prohibits using promotion program funds to influence government policy or lobbying.
Eliminates conflicts of interest to prevent funds from benefiting select groups at the expense of other farmers.
Increases transparency: requires publication of budgets and expenditures, including recipient details.
Mandates regular audits of programs by independent bodies to detect and prevent abuses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2861
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits using promotion program funds to influence government policy or lobbying.
  • Eliminates conflicts of interest to prevent funds from benefiting select groups at the expense of other farmers.
  • Increases transparency: requires publication of budgets and expenditures, including recipient details.
  • Mandates regular audits of programs by independent bodies to detect and prevent abuses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Agriculture Economy