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Meat Processing Support: New Loans and Grants

This act aims to increase the number and capacity of meat and poultry processing facilities in the U.S. This could give farmers more options for selling their products, potentially affecting meat price stability and the availability of local products for consumers. Financial support is intended to help develop smaller, local processing businesses.
Key points
Loans and loan guarantees will be available for businesses and individuals looking to expand or open meat and poultry processing facilities.
Financial support aims to increase processing capacity, which could lead to greater competition and better prices for farmers.
The act also provides grants for the development and modernization of existing processing facilities and for employee training.
Preference will be given to applicants with experience who can quickly scale up processing capacity in a given region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4140
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-06-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Butcher Block Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4140.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Loans and loan guarantees will be available for businesses and individuals looking to expand or open meat and poultry processing facilities.
  • Financial support aims to increase processing capacity, which could lead to greater competition and better prices for farmers.
  • The act also provides grants for the development and modernization of existing processing facilities and for employee training.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with experience who can quickly scale up processing capacity in a given region.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Economy Public Investments