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S.325: A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish minimum per plant per reporting day purchase and slaughter requirements through spot purchases from nonaffiliated producers for a covered packer: (1) that is a cooperative; and (2) that is not a cooperative.Sets forth transitional requirements for a covered packer with a specified captive cattle supply.Defines "cooperative association of producers," "covered packer," "nonaffiliated...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Feb. 6, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |