To place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill fundamentally restructures the U.S. meat production system by phasing out large factory farms (CAFOs) by 2041 and strengthening regulations against large meatpacking companies. It also requires country-of-origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products so consumers know where their food comes from.
Who Benefits and How
Independent farmers and ranchers benefit from protections against predatory meatpacker contracts and requirements that packers buy minimum amounts on spot markets. CAFO owners who voluntarily exit receive debt forgiveness grants and transition assistance to switch to alternative farming. Consumers gain transparency through mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Rural communities near CAFOs benefit from reduced pollution and health hazards. Pasture-based and organic farmers face less competition from industrial operations.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Large meatpacking companies (Tyson, JBS, Cargill, etc.) face new restrictions on forward contracts, spot market purchase requirements, and expanded liability. Large CAFO operators must shut down or downsize by 2041 and face $10,000/day penalties for violations. Integrators (companies that own animals but contract with farmers to raise them) become liable for pollution and health impacts. Meat importers face new labeling requirements.
Key Provisions
- Bans new large CAFOs immediately and requires all large CAFOs to close by January 1, 2041
- Creates voluntary program to help CAFO owners transition to alternative agriculture with debt forgiveness
- Requires large meatpackers to purchase minimum percentages of livestock on spot markets (50% cattle, 25% hogs)
- Makes integrators (Tyson, Perdue, etc.) legally liable for pollution from contract farms
- Restores mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and dairy products
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Phases out large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) by 2041, strengthens farmer protections against meatpacker abuses, and restores country-of-origin labeling for meat and dairy products.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Environment, Food Safety, Consumer Protection, Labor
Primary Purpose
Phases out large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) by 2041, strengthens farmer protections against meatpacker abuses, and restores country-of-origin labeling for meat and dairy products.
Policy Domains
Title I - CAFO Moratorium and Transition
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Small and mid-sized farmers
- Rural communities
- Environmental groups
- Pasture-based livestock producers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Large CAFO operators
- Integrators (Tyson, Perdue, JBS, etc.)
- Meatpacking industry
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title II - Packers and Stockyards Reforms
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Independent livestock producers
- Contract poultry growers
- Cattle ranchers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Large meatpackers
- Poultry integrators
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Title III - Country of Origin Labeling
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Consumers
- Domestic meat producers
- U.S. cattle ranchers
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Meat importers
- Retailers
- Packers processing imported meat
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Booker (for himself, Ms. Warren, and Mr. Sanders) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
AFO owners willing to transition, Contract poultry and hog growers, Existing large CAFO operators
Positive-direction: AFO owners willing to transition, Contract poultry and hog growers, Independent livestock producers, Pasture-based and organic farmers, Pasture-based and organic livestock producers, Small and mid-sized livestock farmers
Negative-direction: Existing large CAFO operators, Large concentrated animal feeding operations
Large meatpackers (with multiple plants), Large meatpackers required to report prices, Large meatpacking companies
Independent hog farmers, Independent hog producers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Secretary of Agriculture
An AFO with 700+ dairy cows, 1000+ cattle/veal/hogs, 30,000+ laying hens, 55,000+ turkeys, or 125,000+ broilers
A person who owns livestock/poultry and contracts with growers to raise them, exercising substantial operational control
Purchase with firm base price where livestock slaughtered within 7 days under competitive bidding
A price term based on a price not determined until after the contract date
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