Meat Packing Special Investigator Act

Senate Bill 2036 - Meat Packing Special Investigator Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:28:16Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2036 Meat Packing Special Investigator Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2036

Meat Packing Special Investigator Act

This bill establishes within the Department of Agriculture's Packers and Stockyards Division the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters.

Specifically, the office must use all available tools (e.g., subpoenas) to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 by packers. Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act against a packer.

Additionally, the office must

serve as a liaison to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector,
consult with the Department of Homeland Security on national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector, and
maintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise.

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Current Status of Bill S 2036

Bill S 2036 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 10, 2021. Bill S 2036 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 10, 2021. Bill S 2036's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2036

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2036

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Competition and antitrust

- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

- Department of Agriculture

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Food industry and services

- Government studies and investigations

- Meat

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2036

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes.

Meat Packing Special Investigator Act