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- H.R.3803
H.R.3803: To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to prohibit livestock packers from owning or feeding livestock intended for slaughter for more than 14 days before such slaughter.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2002
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to prohibit livestock packers from owning, controlling, or feeding livestock to such an extent that the producer no longer materially participates in the management of the operation, with exceptions for: (1) animals held for not more than 14 days before slaughter; (2) certain cooperatives that own, control or feed livestock and provide such livestock for slaughter; or (3) certain small producer-owned...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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| Feb. 27, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Leonard L. Boswell (D-Iowa) |