US S2633

Bill

US S2633

Poultry Grower Fairness Act of 2023

Introduced
07/27/2023

In Committee
07/27/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921, to provide administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Packers and Stockyard Act, 1921 to provide administrative enforcement authority over live poultry dealers. Specifically, it adds "live poultry dealer" alongside "packer" in sections 203, 204, and 205 of the Act, giving the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to investigate and take action against live poultry dealers. It also allows the Secretary to request temporary injunctions or restraining orders related to the care of poultry. Additionally, the bill repeals sections 411, 412, and 413 of the Act, and amends section 308 to require the court to award a reasonable attorney's fee to a prevailing plaintiff in a civil action. Finally, the bill makes some technical amendments to clarify and update language in the Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

John Fetterman (D)*,

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 07/27/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2633/all-info

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2633/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2633/BILLS-118s2633is.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1167	Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, the Judiciary, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR4979	Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
HR797	Farm System Reform Act of 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.	Related
HR798	Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.	Related
S2670	Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.	Related
S270	Protecting America’s Meatpacking Workers Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.	Related
S271	Farm System Reform Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.	Related
S96	Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.	Related

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