Bill · S. 4168· Senate(119-S-4168)
Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/24/2026
- Last activity
- 3/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Tina Smith
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026'', directs the Administrator of the Economic Research Service to perform specific research. The research focuses on consolidation and concentration within the livestock industry. This includes looking at changes in the size and location of farms, ranches, and processing facilities. The Administrator must also study how these changes impact farmers, ranchers, and consumers. The report must be published within one year after the latest Census of Agriculture is made public.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The bill requires research into how consolidation impacts the financial standing and market access of farmers and ranchers.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The bill directs research into how industry consolidation impacts market entry and access to resources for farmers and ranchers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates the publication of a report detailing industry shifts and their economic impacts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency on Industry Changes: The bill requires a report on changes in the size and location of ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers, which provides insight into industry shifts (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Understanding Economic and Market Impacts: The report will examine financial impacts, market entry impacts, and access to resources and inputs for farmers and ranchers (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Monitoring Consumer Well-being: The research includes looking at the dietary impacts on downstream consumers (Section 2(a)(2)(D)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 3/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan