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- H.R.2631
H.R.2631: Livestock Marketing Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced July 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 10, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Livestock Marketing Fairness Act - Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to prohibit a livestock sale forward contract (with an exception for specified cooperatives) that: (1) does not contain a firm base price that may be equated to a fixed dollar amount on the contract day; (2) is not offered for open public bid; (3) is based on a formula price; or (4) provides for the sale of more than 40 cattle, 30 swine, or other livestock in a...
(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, Dairy, and Poultry.
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| July 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Cynthia M. Lummis (R-Wyo.) |