United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 1380 — Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

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  • In Committee

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  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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Summary

Meat and Poultry Special Investigator ActThis bill establishes the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Agricultural Marketing Service's Packers and Stockyards Division. Specifically, the office must use all available tools (e.g., subpoenas) to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (P&S Act). Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act.Additionally, the office mustserve as a liaison to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector,consult with the Department of Homeland Security on national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector, andmaintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise.As background, the purposes of the P&S Act are to assure fair competition and trade practices, safeguard farmers and ranchers, protect consumers, and protect livestock, meat, and poultry industry members from unfair, deceptive, unjustly discriminatory, and monopolistic practices. Those engaged in the business of marketing livestock, meat, and poultry in commerce are subject to the P&S Act.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

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Also cites: 7 U.S.C. § 228d

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The bill establishes the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921.

  • 7 U.S.C. 228d

    SEC. 416. OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR FOR COMPETITION MATTERS. (a) Establishment.--There is established within the Packers and Stockyards Division of the Department of Agriculture an office, to be known as the 'Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters' (referred to in this section as the 'Office'). (b) Special Investigator for Competition Matters.--The Office shall be headed by the Special Investigator for Competition Matters (referred to in this section as the 'Special Investigator'), who shall be appointed by the Secretary. (c) Duties.--The Special Investigator shall-- (1) use all available tools, including subpoenas, to investigate and prosecute violations of this Act; (2) serve as a Department of Agriculture liaison to, and act in consultation with, the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector; (3) act in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security with respect to national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector; (4) maintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise. (d) Prosecutorial Authority.--Notwithstanding title 28, United States Code, the Special Investigator shall have the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized under this Act.

    This creates a new office to oversee competition matters within the Department of Agriculture, including investigatory and prosecutorial functions.

Action History

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

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1380 do?
Meat and Poultry Special Investigator ActThis bill establishes the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Agricultural Marketing Service's Packers and Stockyards Division. Specifically, the office must use all available tools (e.g., subpoenas) to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 (P&S Act). Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act.Additionally, the office mustserve as a liaison to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector,consult with the Department of Homeland Security on national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector, andmaintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise.As background, the purposes of the P&S Act are to assure fair competition and trade practices, safeguard farmers and ranchers, protect consumers, and protect livestock, meat, and poultry industry members from unfair, deceptive, unjustly discriminatory, and monopolistic practices. Those engaged in the business of marketing livestock, meat, and poultry in commerce are subject to the P&S Act.
Who sponsors HR 1380?
HR 1380 is sponsored by Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic) and Lawler, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1380?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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