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118th Congress Agriculture and Food

H.R. 559: Butcher Block Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 26, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 26, 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make (or guarantee) loans and award grants for establishing, expanding, and otherwise supporting livestock and poultry processing and related activities.

In awarding grants and making or guaranteeing loans, USDA shall prioritize applicants that have experience in livestock and poultry processing and can quickly scale-up to increase overall processing capacity in the region involved.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

14

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Dusty Johnson R-SD SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jan 26, 2023Introduced in the House by Dusty Johnson.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. Feb 13, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  2. Jan 26, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 26, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.