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Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act

8/1/2026, 2:54 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9744

This bill, designated as H.R. 9744 in the 119th Congress and introduced on July 16, 2026, aims to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by addressing excessive concentration and market power. The primary goal is to reduce prices for American consumers.

Current Status of Bill HR 9744

Bill HR 9744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2026. Bill HR 9744 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2026.  Bill HR 9744's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Small Business, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9744

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
27
Democrat Cosponsors
27
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9744

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9744

To restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
To restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Baker McPherson

1,070

21 days ago

I don't like this bill. It will make things worse for us.