H.R. 5180 (108th): To extend the authority of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 through October 22, 2005.

Introduced:
Sep 29, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Collin Peterson [D-MN7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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9/29/2004--Introduced.
Amends the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act of 1999 to extend such Act's authority through October 22, 2005 (currently October 22, 2004).

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  • Title 7: AGRICULTURE
  • Chapter 38: DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
  • Subchapter II: LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING
  • Part A: Purpose; Definitions
  • Section 1635: Purpose