§ 7984. Studies of effects of changes in approach to national dairy policy and fluid milk identity standards
Studies of effects of changes in approach to national dairy policy and fluid milk identity standards
Federal dairy policy changes
The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the effects of—
terminating all Federal programs relating to price support and supply management for milk; and
granting the consent of Congress to cooperative efforts by States to manage milk prices and supply.
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.
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.