A study of refined sugar imports is due in 180 days and a report in a year
What the document says“Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall conduct a study on whether the establishment of additional terms and conditions with respect to refined sugar imports is necessary and appropriate.”
The section adds a new subsection (d) to section 359k of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 requiring a study within 180 days of seven possible changes, including defining refined sugar by a minimum polarization of 99.8 degrees, setting a color or reflectance standard, prescribing packaging and transportation specifications, requiring evidence that imported refined sugar will not be further refined in the United States, and setting terms to avoid unlawful sugar imports. The study must weigh the effect of each on the domestic sugar industry, consult that industry and users of refined sugar, and be reported to the two agriculture committees within a year. The domestic sugar industry is defined as domestic sugar beet producers and processors, producers and processors of sugar cane, and refiners of raw cane sugar.
What the document actually says“Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall conduct a study on whether the establishment of additional terms and conditions with respect to refined sugar imports is necessary and appropriate.”
The Secretary must run a study within 180 days. It asks if new rules are needed on refined sugar coming in.
Seven possible changes must be looked at. One is a test of how pure the sugar is. One is a color standard. The findings go to two farm committees.
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