Paper Makers Vote on Promo Program While Fees Are Frozen
Published Date: 6/3/2025
Rule
Summary
Paper and packaging makers in the U.S. will vote on whether to keep a national program that supports research and promotion for their industry. Meanwhile, the government is pausing all fee collections from these businesses until the vote is done. This gives everyone a breather before deciding if the program should continue.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Industry Referendum on Program Continuance
If you are an eligible domestic manufacturer or importer of paper and paper-based packaging, the Agricultural Marketing Service will hold a referendum asking whether the national research and promotion program should continue. The vote will determine whether the program's regulations remain in force.
Immediate Moratorium on Program Assessments
If you are an eligible domestic manufacturer or importer of paper and paper-based packaging, the government placed an immediate pause on collecting assessments under the national research and promotion program. This stops fee collections from these businesses while the referendum is underway.
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