What is the “Protect Interstate Commerce Act” and why does it matter?
Story Date: 3/5/2018

 

Source: Dan Nosowitz, MODERN FARMER, 2/27/18


H.R. 3599 and 4789, written by Congressman Steve King (R-IA) for inclusion in the 2018 Farm Bill, would disallow any state or local regulation of agricultural products that come from another state. Named the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, King's proposals would have massive implications on the way this country eats and how independent farmers can survive, and dozens of organizations have taken it upon themselves to make sure it never passes.

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