Mock Congress Subsidies - HR Resolution 35 Sponsored by Mona Shen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Be it enacted by the

HR Resolution 35 Sponsored by Mona Shen Be it enacted by the Congressional Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America that Congress subsidize 35% of products from the fruit and vegetable industry. Section 1: Definitions The 0.37 % federal subsidy on fruits and vegetables production should be increased to 35%. This bill will be known as HATS: Healthy America Through Salads. Section 2: Specifications Farmers who are licensed to sell fruits and vegetables may present their license to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and receive a subsidy on 35% of these specific produce: blueberries, pomegranate, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuces, and spinach. The subsidies will set the price of these produce as follows: blueberries at $16.25 per lb, pomegranate at $15.00 per lb, strawberries at $13.00 per lb, tomatoes at $9.50 per lb, broccoli at $10.00 per lb, lettuces at $11.25 per lb and spinach at $8.50 per lb. If a farmer’s selling price to a distributor falls short of these set prices, the USDA will reimburse the farmer for the difference. If a