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Meat Processing Support: New Loans and Grants for Farmers

This act aims to boost meat and poultry processing capacity in the U.S. Citizens, especially farmers and small business owners, can access new loans and grants to expand or establish processing facilities, potentially impacting the availability and prices of meat products.
Key points
Loans and loan guarantees are available for businesses and individuals looking to increase livestock and poultry processing capacity, with preference for rural areas.
Farmer cooperatives can apply for larger loans, and individual farmers can receive support to purchase stock in these cooperatives.
Grants are also available for developing, upgrading, and improving regulatory compliance for meat and poultry processing facilities.
The goal is to increase competition and improve financial returns for livestock producers.
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Print number: 118_HR_559
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-01-26
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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 118_HR_559.

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 2023-01-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Loans and loan guarantees are available for businesses and individuals looking to increase livestock and poultry processing capacity, with preference for rural areas.
  • Farmer cooperatives can apply for larger loans, and individual farmers can receive support to purchase stock in these cooperatives.
  • Grants are also available for developing, upgrading, and improving regulatory compliance for meat and poultry processing facilities.
  • The goal is to increase competition and improve financial returns for livestock producers.
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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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