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Butcher Block Act
5/9/2024, 4:05 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 559
Butcher Block Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make (or guarantee) loans and award grants for establishing, expanding, and otherwise supporting livestock and poultry processing and related activities.
In awarding grants and making or guaranteeing loans, USDA shall prioritize applicants that have experience in livestock and poultry processing and can quickly scale-up to increase overall processing capacity in the region involved.
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Current Status of Bill HR 559
Bill HR 559 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 559 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023. Bill HR 559's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of February 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 559
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 559
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 559
Butcher Block Act
To make improvements with respect to the pricing of cattle in the United States, and for other purposes.
Butcher Block Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 559
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