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 1991 - Amends the Small Business Act to change the loan eligibility requirements for certain small businesses.
Defines "meatpacker or meat marketer engaged in commerce." Imposes 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 the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA, SBA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from SBA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA, the General Economy, and Minority Enterprise Development.
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