HR 5247 · 107th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Livestock Packer and Producer Fairness Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.(2002-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Livestock Packer and Producer Fairness Act of 2002 - Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish minimum per plant per reporting day purchase and slaughter requirements through spot purchases from nonaffiliated producers for a covered packer: (1) that is a cooperative; and (2) that is not a cooperative. Sets forth transitional requirements for a covered packer with a specified captive cattle supply. Defines "cooperative," "covered packer," "nonaffiliated producer," and "spot market purchase."…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans