A–PLUS Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 26, 2023)
Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States Act or the A-PLUS Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to revise its regulations to allow livestock market agencies (e.g., auction market owners) to hold an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a meat packer with a cumulative slaughter capacity of (1) less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year for cattle and sheep, and (2) less than 10,000 animals per day or 3 million animals per year for hogs.
What just happenedMar 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 26, 2023
- Mar 13, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee - Jan 27, 2023IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H471-472)
- Jan 26, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Jan 26, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 26, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House