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S.2141: A bill 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 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Feb. 29, 2012
- Latest Major Action Feb. 29, 2012
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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; (3) packers that are not...
(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. 29, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |