H.R. 6015 (102nd): Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1992

Introduced:
Sep 24, 1992 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Glenn English Jr. [D-OK6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 653 (103rd) on Jan 27, 1993.

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 24, 1992, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 24, 1992
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Agriculture

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Full Title

To amend the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to extend such Act to watermelons imported into the United States, apply such Act to the entire United States, to authorize the revocation the refund provision of such Act, and modify the referendum procedures of such Act.

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9/24/1992--Introduced.
Watermelon Research and Promotion Improvement Act of 1992 - Amends the Watermelon Research and Promotion Act to extend its provisions to: (1) imported watermelons and watermelon importers; and (2) each of the States and the District of Columbia. Authorizes the revocation of the watermelon assessment refund. Revises provisions regarding: (1) handler and producer National Watermelon Promotion Board membership; (2) assessment rates; and (3) referendum procedures.

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