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H.R. 530

A–PLUS Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4](R-MO)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

    Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H471-472)

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

A–PLUS Act — Informed