HR530-118

Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 26, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Commerce, and Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for primary purpose and policy domains.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses.

Key Policy Areas

Agriculture, Commerce, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have an interest in small meatpacking businesses.

Policy Domains

Agriculture Commerce Government Operations

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Alford (for himself, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Agriculture Commerce Government Operations

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