A 15 group of attorneys general, led by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, is urging Congress to pass legislation that would protect Kentucky farmers from California's Proposition 12. Proposition 12 is a law that bans the sale of pork produced outside of California unless the animals are raised in a manner approved by California.
The attorneys general argue that Proposition 12 is an unfair and burdensome regulation that will harm Kentucky farmers. They say that the law will make it impossible for pork producers to differentiate California-approved pork from pork sold elsewhere, which will increase costs and could force some farmers out of business.
The attorneys general also argue that Proposition 12 is an overreach by California. They say that the law is an attempt by California to dictate how farmers in other states operate their businesses.
The legislation that the attorneys general are urging Congress to pass is called the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act. The EATS Act would prohibit states from passing laws that discriminate against agricultural products produced in other states.
The attorneys general argue that the EATS Act is necessary to protect Kentucky farmers and other agricultural producers from unfair and burdensome regulations. The law is essential to ensure that Kentucky farmers can continue to produce safe, affordable food for consumers across the country.
The EATS Act is currently being considered by Congress. It is unclear whether the law will be passed, but the attorneys general are hopeful that Congress will take action to protect Kentucky farmers from Proposition 12.
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