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- H.R.719
H.R.719: To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (6 Democrats, 6 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 seven days before slaughter; (2) certain cooperatives that own, control or feed livestock and provide such livestock for slaughter; or (3) certain small...
(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. 12, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Leonard L. Boswell (D-Iowa) |