To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act with respect to the treatment of dates for processing under certain marketing orders.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-27

This bill would change how the government handles dates used in food processing under agricultural marketing rules, likely affecting when and how date products can be sold or processed. The changes would impact date farmers and food companies that work with dates, potentially making it easier or changing the requirements for getting their products to market. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine how it affects agriculture policy and tax matters.