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Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1020| Senate 
| Updated: 3/29/2023
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
John Fetterman (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023 This bill requires the Economic Research Service (ERS) to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry (i.e., beef, dairy, pork, and poultry production, including broilers, eggs, and turkeys). ERS must publish the report within one year of the Census of Agriculture being made publicly available. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years; the 2022 census is scheduled for release in 2024. The ERS report must include (1) information on changes in the size and location of ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers throughout the United States; and (2) the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 29, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5289
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • March 29, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 29, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5289
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5289: Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural researchFood industry and servicesLivestockMeatNutrition and diet

Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1020| Senate 
| Updated: 3/29/2023
Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023 This bill requires the Economic Research Service (ERS) to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry (i.e., beef, dairy, pork, and poultry production, including broilers, eggs, and turkeys). ERS must publish the report within one year of the Census of Agriculture being made publicly available. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years; the 2022 census is scheduled for release in 2024. The ERS report must include (1) information on changes in the size and location of ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers throughout the United States; and (2) the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers.
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 29, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sep 21, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5289
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • March 29, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 29, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • September 21, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5289
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (3)
John Fetterman (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5289: Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural researchFood industry and servicesLivestockMeatNutrition and diet