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Livestock Auction Owners Can Invest in Small Meat Processors

New rules allow owners of livestock auctions to invest in small meat processing plants. This aims to support local processors and potentially affect meat availability.
Key points
Livestock auction owners can now own, finance, or manage small meat processing businesses.
This applies to plants processing less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 per year.
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Print number: 117_HR_7438
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A–PLUS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7438.

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 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Livestock auction owners can now own, finance, or manage small meat processing businesses.
  • This applies to plants processing less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 per year.
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. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

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

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Agriculture