Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for our Farmers Act

Summary

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Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for Our Farmers Act - Amends, and repeals, specified agricultural Acts to eliminate tobacco quota and price support programs, including no net cost provisions. Sets forth transition provisions, including provision of compensation to eligible quota holders. Continues Federal crop insurance for tobacco producers. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture...

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Introduced(1/7/03)

Committee

Passed House

Passed Senate

President

Law

Sponsor

Mr. MCINTYRE

(D) NC – 7

Cosponsors (20)

Miller

(D) NC

ISRAEL

(D) NY

TOWNS

(D) NY

DeMint

(R) SC

PETERSON

(D) MN

BROWN

(R) SC

SPRATT

(D) SC

ABERCROMBIE

(D) HI

Ballance

(D) NC

LEWIS

(R) KY

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Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

Feb 14, 2003

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