H.R. 5367 — Packers and Stockyards Enforcement Improvement Act of 2000

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Packers and Stockyards Enforcement Improvement Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) implement by a specified date the recommendations of a certain General Accounting Office report regarding anti-competitive practices in the livestock industry; (2) consult with the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission respecting anti-competitive complaint investigations; (3) develop and implement related Department of Agriculture staff training; and (4) report to Congress.

Amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to require the Secretary to annually report regarding the economic state of the cattle and hog industries, including possible violations of such Act.

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2000-10-03
Introduced in House
2000-10-03
Introduced in House
2000-10-03
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2000-10-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
2000-10-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Packers and Stockyards Enforcement Improvement Act of 2000

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