Bill · H.R. 1648· House(119-HR-1648)

A–PLUS Act

Age: 63 years

Missouri

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Sponsored by: Mark Alford
Cosponsors: - 15 - 8

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "A-PLUS Act," directs the Secretary of Agriculture to amend specific regulations regarding market agencies. It seeks to clarify that livestock auction owners, or market agencies, may hold an interest in small meatpacking businesses. This includes the ability to own, finance, or participate in the management of a packer. These permissions are subject to specific slaughter capacity limits for cattle, sheep, and hogs. Additionally, the bill requires disclosure of these relationships to livestock sellers.

Yes

Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The bill facilitates business expansion and investment opportunities for market agency owners in the meatpacking sector.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill allows market agencies to invest in and manage small meatpacking businesses by removing previous regulatory barriers.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill includes a mandatory disclosure requirement to ensure livestock sellers are aware of ownership or financial ties between market agencies and packers.