To require the Administrator of the Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires livestock consolidation research. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and product standards. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Environment, Finance, and Energy.
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
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires livestock consolidation research.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires livestock consolidation research.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Environment, Finance, Energy
Primary Purpose
The bill requires livestock consolidation research.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Tina Smith
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Smith (for herself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
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