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HR828: Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

: Mark Pocan (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 3, 2023
Commerce
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

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This bill expresses support for designating October 2023 as 'National Co-Op Month.' A cooperative is a business owned and controlled by its members rather than outside investors. The bill commends cooperatives and the people who use this business model, including farmers, ranchers, and employees. It recognizes cooperatives for their positive impact on the economy and society. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a .

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