A–PLUS Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1648 A–PLUS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/3/2025, 1:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1648

Bill 119 hr 1648, also known as the Livestock Auction Fairness Act, aims to address concerns regarding the relationship between livestock auction owners and small meatpacking businesses. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have a financial interest in small meatpacking businesses.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and fairness in the livestock industry by allowing auction owners to have a stake in small meatpacking businesses. This could potentially benefit both parties by creating stronger partnerships and promoting competition in the market.

Overall, the Livestock Auction Fairness Act seeks to promote a more competitive and transparent livestock industry by clarifying regulations and allowing for greater collaboration between auction owners and small meatpacking businesses.

Congressional Summary of HR 1648

Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A–PLUS Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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 animals 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.

In addition, USDA must revise its regulations to include a disclosure requirement for a market agency that has an ownership interest in, finances, or participates in the management or operation of a packer. Specifically, the market agency must disclose the existence of such ownership interest, financial relationship, or participation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1648

Bill HR 1648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1648 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1648's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of March 28, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1648

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses, and for other purposes.