Semiconductor Sovereignty Act

House Bill

H.R. 5289

119th Congress

Semiconductor Sovereignty Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elissa Slotkin

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

1

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Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

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.

SponsorElissa Slotkin (D-MI)

Introduced9/10/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commer

ChamberHouse

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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.

Bill Number: 5289
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commer
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Title: Semiconductor Sovereignty Act
Bill Number: 5289
Sponsor: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commer
Introduced: 9/10/2025
Summary: 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, r

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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

Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2023 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. 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.

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

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