United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 4284 — To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to make it unlawful for a packer to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter.

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

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Summary

Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to prohibit livestock packers from owning, controlling, or feeding livestock to such an extent that the producer no longer materially participates in the management of the operation, with exceptions for: (1) animals held for not more than seven days before slaughter; (2) certain cooperatives that own, control, or feed livestock and provide such livestock for slaughter; (3) packers that are not required to report price and quantity information on each reporting day; or (4) packers that own one livestock processing plant.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4284 do?
Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to prohibit livestock packers from owning, controlling, or feeding livestock to such an extent that the producer no longer materially participates in the management of the operation, with exceptions for: (1) animals held for not more than seven days before slaughter; (2) certain cooperatives that own, control, or feed livestock and provide such livestock for slaughter; (3) packers that are not required to report price and quantity information on each reporting day; or (4) packers that own one livestock processing plant.
Who sponsors HR 4284?
HR 4284 is sponsored by Bruce Braley (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 4284?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4284?
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