SB2792: Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to procure a minimum amount of meat and poultry products from small meat processors and to develop a digital livestock exchange platform, and for other purposes.
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This bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to buy a minimum amount of meat and poultry from small meat processors for federal programs. It would also direct the Agriculture Secretary to create a digital platform where farmers and ranchers can buy and sell livestock online. The bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, a law governing how farm products are marketed and sold. The bill was introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for consideration.
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SB2792: Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act of 2023