§ 7984. Studies of effects of changes in approach to national dairy policy and fluid milk identity standards


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  • (a) Federal dairy policy changesThe Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the effects of—(1) terminating all Federal programs relating to price support and supply management for milk; and(2) granting the consent of Congress to cooperative efforts by States to manage milk prices and supply. (b) Fluid milk identity standards

    The Secretary shall conduct a study of the effects of including in the standard of identity for fluid milk a required minimum protein content that is commensurate with the average nonfat solids content of bovine milk produced in the United States.

    (c) Reports

    Not later than 1 year after May 13, 2002, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the studies required by this section.

(Pub. L. 107–171, title I, § 1508, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 211.)