Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 1:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2633

The Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2633, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues faced by poultry growers in the industry. The bill seeks to promote fairness and transparency in the relationship between poultry growers and poultry companies.

One key provision of the bill is the requirement for poultry companies to provide growers with written contracts that clearly outline the terms of their agreement, including payment terms, performance expectations, and any potential changes to the contract. This is intended to ensure that growers have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect growers from unfair practices by poultry companies, such as retaliation for speaking out against unfair treatment or discrimination. It also establishes a process for resolving disputes between growers and companies through mediation or arbitration. Overall, the Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023 aims to level the playing field for poultry growers and promote a more equitable and transparent relationship between growers and companies in the industry.

Current Status of Bill S 2633

Bill S 2633 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2633 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2633's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2633

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2633

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2633

Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921, to provide administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers, and for other purposes.
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