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Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act

12/31/2022, 4:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4103

Bill 117 HR 4103, also known as the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a special investigator within the Department of Agriculture to oversee and investigate issues related to meat and poultry processing facilities.

The bill aims to address concerns regarding food safety and worker conditions in these facilities by providing additional oversight and enforcement measures. The special investigator would be responsible for conducting inspections, investigating complaints, and ensuring that regulations are being followed.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased transparency and reporting requirements, as well as penalties for violations of food safety regulations. It also seeks to improve communication and coordination between federal agencies and state governments in order to better protect consumers and workers in the meat and poultry industry. Overall, the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act is designed to enhance the safety and quality of meat and poultry products, as well as to protect the rights and well-being of workers in these facilities. It represents a bipartisan effort to address important issues within the food industry and ensure that regulations are being enforced effectively.

Congressional Summary of HR 4103

Meat and Poultry 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. Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act.

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4103

Bill HR 4103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 23, 2021. Bill HR 4103 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 23, 2021.  Bill HR 4103's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. as of July 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4103

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4103

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 HR 4103

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

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