An Act Promoting Rice Security by Ensuring the Adequate Supply and Stable Price of Rice and Strengthening the Mandate of the National Food Authority, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act Number 8178, Otherwise Known as the 'agricultural Tariffication Act,' as Amended
The proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act would lower the required rice buffer stock to nine days, let the agriculture department inspect warehouses and seize hoarded rice, allow emergency rice imports, set floor prices for palay, and impose fines or jail for violations.
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SBN-1619 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.