H.R.4110 - The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.4110, the Organic Dairy Data Collection Act, aims to improve the collection and reporting of data related to organic dairy production. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to support programs that collect cost-of-production data for organic milk, including feedstuff costs. It also mandates the establishment of an "Organic All Milk Prices Survey" and the publication of periodic reports on organic milk data, equivalent to those for conventionally produced milk.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely lead to increased transparency and availability of data regarding organic dairy production costs and prices. This could help organic dairy farmers make more informed decisions. It may also inform policy decisions related to the organic dairy industry.
Potential Benefits
- Provides better data for organic dairy farmers to understand their costs.
- Increases transparency in the organic milk market.
- Helps consumers understand the pricing of organic milk.
- Supports the viability of organic dairy farms.
- Informs policy decisions related to organic agriculture.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increased administrative burden on the Department of Agriculture.
- Costs associated with establishing and maintaining the new data collection programs and surveys.
- Possible privacy concerns related to data collection from individual farmers.
- The data collected may not perfectly reflect the diversity of organic dairy operations.
- The act does not address broader issues within the dairy industry.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support and improve the agricultural sector, specifically organic dairy farming. Congress has the power to regulate commerce, including agricultural products, under Article I, Section 8. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
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).