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H.R. 4140

Introduced

Butcher Block Act

Introduced 6/24/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 279.

6/14/2022 • House

Summary

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.

Reported to House • 6/14/2022

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Topics & Subjects

Agricultural prices, subsidies, creditFood industry and servicesLivestockMeat

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (21)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
14
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Republican • SD

Sponsored 6/24/2021

Cosponsors (20)

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Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

R-KS-1

Joined 6/24/2021

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Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]

R-MO-4

Joined 6/24/2021

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Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

R-IN-4

Joined 6/24/2021

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Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]

D-TX-28

Joined 6/24/2021

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Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]

R-MN-7

Joined 6/24/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 24, 2021

Committee Review

May 17, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported in House6/14/2022
Introduced in House6/24/2021

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors20