HR 559
118th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Butcher Block Act
Introduced: January 26, 2023
Introduced by:
Johnson, Dusty
Republican
· South Dakota
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Butcher Block Act
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Committees of jurisdiction
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