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Boosting Local Meat Economies: Mandatory Government Procurement and Digital Exchange.

This act mandates the U.S. Department of Agriculture to significantly increase its procurement of meat and poultry from small, local processors, dedicating millions of dollars to this effort. It establishes a new digital livestock exchange platform designed to give farmers and small businesses fair access to government contracts and increase price transparency. The goal is to strengthen local agricultural economies and foster competition.
Key points
The USDA must allocate at least 20% of its meat and poultry purchases to small, local processing facilities, supporting smaller businesses and local supply chains.
A new digital trading platform will be created to facilitate direct sales of products from farmers and small processors to government and private institutions.
Large meatpackers (processing over 5% of national daily volume) are barred from participating in the new digital exchange to protect small businesses from price manipulation.
The USDA is prohibited from accepting the lowest bids if those prices are not commercially viable for eligible small processors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2792
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2792.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The USDA must allocate at least 20% of its meat and poultry purchases to small, local processing facilities, supporting smaller businesses and local supply chains.
  • A new digital trading platform will be created to facilitate direct sales of products from farmers and small processors to government and private institutions.
  • Large meatpackers (processing over 5% of national daily volume) are barred from participating in the new digital exchange to protect small businesses from price manipulation.
  • The USDA is prohibited from accepting the lowest bids if those prices are not commercially viable for eligible small processors.
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 Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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