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- H.R.169
H.R.169: To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to expand the pilot investigation for the collection of information regarding prices paid for the procurement of cattle and sheep for slaughter and of muscle cuts of beef and lamb to include swine and muscle cuts of swine.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Jan. 6, 1999
- Latest Major Action Feb. 22, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (1 Democrat, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended by the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Appropriations Act, 1999, to include swine and muscle cuts of swine in the mandatory domestic reporting pilot investigation. Authorizes such investigation's extension beyond 12 months if necessary to collect 12 months' information on swine pricing.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Mr. Combest moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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DEBATE - The House continued with debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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| Jan. 6, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Latham (R-Iowa) |