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FAIR Meat Packing Act

12/31/2022, 5:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4854

Bill 117 HR 4854, also known as the FAIR Meat Packing Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns related to the meat packing industry and ensure fair treatment of workers within this sector.

The FAIR Meat Packing Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within meat packing plants by requiring companies to provide workers with adequate breaks, access to restroom facilities, and protection from dangerous working conditions. Additionally, the bill seeks to prevent companies from retaliating against workers who report violations of labor laws.

Furthermore, the FAIR Meat Packing Act includes provisions to improve the safety and well-being of workers by mandating regular inspections of meat packing plants and ensuring that workers are provided with proper training and equipment to perform their jobs safely. Overall, the FAIR Meat Packing Act is designed to promote fair labor practices within the meat packing industry and protect the rights of workers in this sector. It is currently under review by Congress and has garnered support from various labor rights organizations and advocacy groups.

Congressional Summary of HR 4854

Feed America by Incentivizing Rural Meat Packing Act or the FAIR Meat Packing Act

This bill allows an investment tax credit through 2026 for 25% of the basis of each livestock processing facility property placed in service during the taxable year. The amount of the credit may not exceed $250,000 in any taxable year and is not available to taxpayers whose gross receipts exceed $100 million in a taxable year.

The bill defines livestock processing facility as a facility that slaughters livestock (i.e., cattle, sheep, goats, bison, swine, and poultry) for processing into meat and meat products and participates in a meat and poultry inspection program, The facility must employ an average of fewer than 500 employees and include property used for the intake or storage of livestock, the disposal or management of livestock waste, or the packaging, handling, warehousing, or storage of meat products.

The bill also allows a refundable income tax credit for the startup and organizational expenditures of livestock processing facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4854

Bill HR 4854 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2021. Bill HR 4854 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4854's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of July 29, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4854

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 4854

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Potential Impact Areas

- Business expenses
- Income tax credits
- Livestock
- Meat
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4854

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for livestock processing facilities.
FAIR Meat Packing Act
FAIR Meat Packing Act
Feed America by Incentivizing Rural Meat Packing Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4854

Jason Smith
Jason Smith
MissouriRepublican
Dusty Johnson
Dusty Johnson
South DakotaRepublican

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