What does Preamble of HR 1380 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. The bill aims to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters. The bill is referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1380 do?

This bill is formally titled the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act.

What does OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR FOR COMPETITION MATTERS. of HR 1380 do?

This section amends the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Packers and Stockyards Division of the Department of Agriculture. The Office will be headed by a Special Investigator appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Special Investigator's duties include investigating and prosecuting violations of the Act using tools like subpoenas. The Special Investigator will act as a liaison with the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Homeland Security. The Special Investigator is authorized to bring civil or administrative actions under the Act, notwithstanding Title 28, United States Code.

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Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act — HR. 1380

Last updated: 3/20/2025 · Introduced: 2/14/2025

Author: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters within the Department of Agriculture to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921.
The Special Investigator, appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, will have authority to issue subpoenas and bring civil or administrative actions.
The Office will coordinate with the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Homeland Security.

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