H.R.295 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 295, the "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act," aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The amendment focuses on mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs. This bill seeks to enhance transparency in the dairy industry by requiring manufacturers to report production costs and product yield information.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is increased oversight of dairy processing costs. This could lead to more informed pricing decisions and potentially fairer compensation for dairy farmers. The Secretary of Agriculture would be required to publish reports on dairy processing costs every two years after an initial three-year period.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency in dairy product pricing.
- Better information for policymakers and farmers.
- Potential for fairer prices for dairy farmers.
- Enhanced understanding of dairy processing costs.
- Publicly available reports on dairy processing costs.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Increased reporting burden on dairy manufacturers.
- Potential for disputes over the accuracy of reported data.
- Possible unintended consequences on market dynamics.
- Cost of implementing and maintaining the reporting system.
- Potential for the information to be used in ways that disadvantage some market participants.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce. By regulating the reporting of dairy product processing costs, the bill aims to influence the dairy market, which operates across state lines. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).