§ 7984 — Studies Of Effects Of Changes In Approach To National Dairy Policy And Fluid Milk Identity Standards

(a) 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) 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) Not later than 1 year after May 13, 2002, 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.