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ID HJM001
JM
Status
2/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Agricultural Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to require foreign companies participating in U.S. markets to meet the same food safety, environmental protection, worker safety, and wage rate standards as American farmers, ranchers, and food processors.
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Requires foreign companies to pay the full cost of any audits or inspections needed to verify compliance with U.S. standards, with no burden to U.S. taxpayers.
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Calls for public education regarding agriculture's importance, especially at middle school and secondary levels, to preserve and strengthen the agricultural industry.
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Urges that American farmers, ranchers, and food processors be enabled to compete freely and trade fairly in domestic and foreign markets on a level playing field.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to send copies of this memorial to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating the findings of the Legislature and urging that foreign companies wishing to participate in markets within the United States be held to the exact same standards as American farmers, ranchers and food processors.
AGRICULTURE
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Agricultural Affairs Committee
3/6/2017