This bill requires the government's Economic Research Service to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry, including information on changes in the size and location of farms, processing facilities, and packers, as well as the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires the government's Economic Research Service to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry, including information on changes in the size and location of farms, processing facilities, and packers, as well as the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Economic Research Service (ERS) to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry (i.e., beef, dairy, pork, and poultry production, including broilers, eggs, and turkeys). ERS must publish the report within one year of the Census of Agriculture being made publicly available. The Census of Agriculture is conducted every five years; the 2022 census is scheduled for release in 2024.</p> <p>The ERS report must include (1) information on changes in the size and location of ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers throughout the United States; and (2) the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Requires the Economic Research Service to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry (beef, dairy, pork, poultry)
The report must include information on changes in the size and location of farms, processing facilities, and packers across the US
The report must also examine the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would provide important data and analysis on the impacts of industry consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers who rely on the livestock industry. This information could inform policy decisions and help address any issues related to the concentration of power within the livestock sector.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agricultural research
Food industry and services
Livestock
Meat
Nutrition and diet
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5289, 119th Congress (2025). "Semiconductor Sovereignty Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5289
