A bill to clarify the eligibility of certain small businesses for loans under the Small Business Act, to aid, protect, and preserve small businesses in meat production and marketing, and for other purposes.
Small Business Meat Producer and Marketer Protection Act of 1987 - Amends the Small Business Act to change the eligibility requirements of certain small businesses for loans made under the Act.
Defines "meatpacker or meat marketer engaged in commerce." Imposes numerical limits on the slaughter, sale, purchase, and forward delivery of certain livestock by meatpackers or meat marketers engaged in commerce. Establishes fines for violations of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to House Committee on Small Business.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
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