The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2015 will continue price reporting programs to ensure that producers have access to transparent, accurate and timely market information. The United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2015 will continue the inspections provided by the Federal Grain Inspection Service.
Opening Statement by Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson
Full Committee Business Meeting to to Consider H.R. 2088, United States Grain Standards Act Reauthorization Act of 2015, and H.R. 2051, Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2015
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"Good morning and thank you Chairman Conaway.
"The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2015 will continue price reporting programs to ensure that producers have access to transparent, accurate and timely market information. The current program is working well but as we saw in 2013, a government shutdown disrupted reporting. This bill makes mandatory price reporting “essential” in case we ever find ourselves in a similar situation.
"The United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2015 will continue the inspections provided by the Federal Grain Inspection Service. These inspections provide a “gold standard” assurance, backed by the federal government, to both grain buyers and sellers. The current system is working well and this bill will ensure that we have quality, qualified inspectors on the job.
"I urge the Committee to adopt this legislation."
Both provisions passed the Committee by voice vote.
