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S.460: A bill to amend the Agriculture Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Feb. 24, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2009
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Bill Summary
Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require that 25% of a covered packer's daily kill comes through spot market sales from nonaffiliated producers. Sets forth a different percentage for covered packers who reported in the 2008 annual report that more than 75% of their livestock were captive supply livestock
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Feb. 24, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |