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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Free Sugar Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to repeal the sugar loan program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Free Sugar Act of 2011, aims to eliminate the federal sugar program by repealing the sugar loan program established by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996. This means that for the 2012 crop year and beyond, sugar processors will no longer be eligible for government loans on their sugarcane or sugar beet crops, and the Secretary of Agriculture will be prohibited from providing price support for these crops using government funds. Additionally, the bill repeals marketing quotas and allotments for sugar, and it removes tariffs on various types of imported sugar and sugar-derived products, making them duty-free. The intent is to transition away from government intervention in the sugar market and allow for free trade of sugar.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Daniel Coats (R),
Tom Coburn (R),
Bob Corker (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Richard Lugar (R),
John McCain (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/30/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/685/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s685is/pdf/BILLS-112s685is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s685is/pdf/BILLS-112s685is.pdf.pdf |
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