Fairness in Vineyard Data Act
Summary
The "Fairness in Vineyard Data Act" (H.R. 4205) mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to annually publish specific data related to grape production. This includes conducting a survey on grape production in each state, detailing total acreage, production, utilization, and acreage by type, variety, county, and year planted. The results of this survey will be made publicly available on the National Agricultural Statistics Service website.
Expected Effects
The Act aims to increase transparency and accessibility of grape production data. This could lead to better-informed decisions by grape producers, researchers, and policymakers. It also authorizes appropriations for conducting the survey and publishing the data.
Potential Benefits
- Improved data availability for grape producers, enabling better decision-making.
- Enhanced transparency in the agricultural sector.
- Potential for more efficient resource allocation within the grape industry.
- Support for agricultural research and development.
- Increased awareness among consumers about grape production.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential cost to taxpayers for conducting the survey and publishing data.
- Possible burden on grape producers to provide the required data.
- Risk of inaccurate or incomplete data collection.
- Limited scope, focusing only on grape production data.
- The act does not address other aspects of agricultural fairness.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act aligns with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to promote the well-being of the agricultural sector by providing better data. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare of the United States. The appropriations authorized in the bill fall under this power.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).