The bill would give the National Food Authority and the Department of Agriculture new powers to regulate rice supply, set minimum farm prices, seize hoarded rice, and manage a government rice reserve, with the goal of keeping rice affordable for consumers and protecting local farmers.
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HB08426 · Sources: BatasWatch
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Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.