Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 7984

Studies of effects of changes in approach to national dairy policy and fluid milk identity standards

(a)

Federal dairy policy changes

The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study of the effects of—
(1)
terminating all Federal programs relating to price support and supply management for milk; and
(2)
granting the consent of Congress to cooperative efforts by States to manage milk prices and supply.
(b)

Fluid milk identity standards

The Secretary shall conduct a study of the effects of including in the standard of identity for fluid milk a required minimum protein content that is commensurate with the average nonfat solids content of bovine milk produced in the United States.

(c)

Reports

Not later than 1 year after , the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the results of the studies required by this section.

Pub. L. 107–171, title I, § 1508116 Stat. 211(, , .)