United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 I cosponsors

S 4996 — A bill to regulate market concentration and competition in the food and agriculture industry, and for other purposes.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill aims to regulate competition in the food and agriculture industry.

This legislation focuses on maintaining fair competition and preventing excessive market concentration in the food and agriculture sector. It seeks to support a diverse and competitive market.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers might enjoy more choices and potentially better prices due to increased competition in the market.
  • Small Business: This means small businesses in the food and agriculture sector may benefit from enhanced competition and fewer market monopolies.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4996?
S 4996 is sponsored by Welch, Peter (Democratic), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic), and Sanders, Bernard (Independent).
What is the current status of S 4996?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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