USDA Special Investigator Office Established to Enforce Meat and Poultry Competition.
This Act establishes the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the USDA. Its purpose is to actively investigate and prosecute unfair trade practices and competition violations by large meat and poultry processors. The goal is to ensure fairer prices for farmers and protect consumers from market manipulation, potentially leading to more stable food costs.
Key points
A dedicated office is created within the USDA with authority to investigate and bring civil actions against large meat and poultry companies.
The Investigator will use tools, including subpoenas, to enforce fair competition rules in the agricultural sector.
These actions aim to prevent monopolies and price fixing, potentially leading to more stable food prices and better conditions for producers.
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