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S.2911: 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
- Introduced May 10, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2016
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
This bill 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 respect to the production of the livestock. The bill includes exceptions for: (1) livestock held for not more than seven days before slaughter; (2) certain cooperatives that own, control, or feed livestock...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 10, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| May 10, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |