Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2022

Senate Bill 4709 - Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4709 Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 7:03 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4709

Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2022

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to revise its regulations to allow certain packers to hold an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a market agency selling livestock on a commission basis. The bill applies to packers that have a cumulative slaughter capacity of (1) less than 2,000 animal per day or 700,000 animals per year with respect to cattle or sheep, and (2) less than 10,000 animals per day or 3 million animals per year with respect to hogs.

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Current Status of Bill S 4709

Bill S 4709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 2, 2022. Bill S 4709 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on August 2, 2022. Bill S 4709's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of August 2, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4709

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4709

Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2022

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend regulations to allow for certain packers to have an interest in market agencies, and for other purposes.