H.R. 3264 (105th): Tobacco Community Economic Stabilization and Support Act

Introduced:
Feb 25, 1998 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry “Scotty” Baesler [D-KY6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on February 25, 1998, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Feb 25, 1998
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
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Full Title

To stabilize tobacco quota fluctuations despite any comprehensive legal settlement between cigarette manufacturers and State governments, to require cigarette manufacturers to pay all Department of Agriculture costs associated with tobacco regulation, to establish a voluntary quota retirement system for tobacco quota holders, to provide market transition assistance for tobacco producers, tobacco industry workers, and their communities, particularly in the event of tobacco quota reductions, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 25, 1998.
87 pages

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2/25/1998--Introduced.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I - Federal Tobacco Price Support Program Title II: Tobacco Community Revitalization Trust Fund Title III: Industry Payments for Department Tobacco Costs Title IV: Permanent Sale, Retirement, and Distribution of Tobacco Quota Title V: Agricultural Market Transition Assistance Title VI: Community, Farmer, and Worker Transition Assistance Title VII: Tax Treatment for Payments for Lost Tobacco Quota Title VIII: Immunity Tobacco Community Economic Stabilization and Support Act
Title I - Federal Tobacco Price Support Program
Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 with respect to cigarette manufacturer tobacco purchase submissions to require minimum purchase intentions for Flue-cured and Burley tobacco to be at 1997 levels (including levels fixed by the Secretary of Agriculture in cases of manufacturer nonsubmission).
Section 102 -
Revises related penalty provisions. Provides for deposit of penalty payments in the Tobacco Community Revitalization Trust Fund (established by this Act).
Section 103 -
Prohibits the United States Trade Representative, and the Secretaries of Commerce and Agriculture from advocating lower foreign trade barriers or increased market access for tobacco products containing less than 75 percent U.S. domestic content.
Section 104 -
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a State referendum on the lease and transfer of tobacco quota if more than five percent of such State's producers so petition.
Section 105 -
Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to eliminate the tobacco marketing assessment. Makes a conforming amendment to the Uruguay Round Agreements Act.
Title II - Tobacco Community Revitalization Trust Fund
Establishes in the Treasury the Tobacco Community Revitalization Trust Fund (Fund), to be administered by the Secretary. Provides for manufacturer and importer assessments.
Title III - Industry Payments for Department Tobacco Costs
Directs the Secretary to use Fund amounts to reimburse the Department for tobacco production and regulation costs.
Section 302 -
Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to revise No Net Cost Tobacco Fund and Account provisions.
Title IV - Permanent Sale, Retirement, and Distribution of Tobacco Quota
Makes specified amounts from the Fund available each fiscal year for voluntary tobacco quota retirement contracts. Directs the Secretary to enter into such contracts. Sets forth contract and within-county redistribution provisions.
Title V - Agricultural Market Transition Assistance
Directs the Secretary to make payments for lost tobacco quota (based on 1995 through 1997 marketing years) to eligible quota holders, lessees, tenants, and tobacco warehousemen. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) quota determination and payment; (2) effect of quota or ownership changes; (3) payment acceleration and source; and (4) cost-of-living adjustment.
Title VI - Community, Farmer, and Worker Transition Assistance
Directs the Secretary to make grants to States for economic development assistance to tobacco-growing communities, including: (1) rural business development; (2) down payment loan assistance; (3) farm and off-farm employment; (4) infrastructure, facilities, and services expansion; (5) alternative crop development; and (6) technical assistance.
Section 602 -
Provides for: (1) a tobacco worker transition program; (2) farmer education opportunity grants; and (3) research grants for alternative uses of tobacco production and processing equipment.
Title VII - Tax Treatment for Payments for Lost Tobacco Quota
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude lost tobacco quota payments from gross income. Reduces farm property basis by amounts so excluded.
Title VIII - Immunity
Grants tobacco producers, growers associations, or warehouse owners and employees immunity from any action resulting from a tobacco product manufacturer's, distributor's, or retailer's noncompliance with national tobacco settlement legislation.

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