To make improvements with respect to the pricing of cattle in the United States, and for other purposes.
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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-368.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-368.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
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