What does Preamble of Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires the Administrator of the Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry. The bill's stated purpose is to conduct research on the livestock industry.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026.

What does LIVESTOCK CONSOLIDATION RESEARCH. of Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026 do?

This section mandates the Administrator of the Economic Research Service to publish a report on consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry. The report must be published within one year of each Census of Agriculture becoming publicly available. The report will detail changes in the size and location of livestock-related entities, including ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers. The report will assess the impact of these changes on farmers, ranchers, and consumers, considering financial, market entry, resource access, and dietary factors. Data for the report will be drawn from sources like the Census of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service records, and Packers and Stockyards Division data. Information on beef cattle operations will be separated into cow-calf and fed cattle categories. The report is prohibited from including any confidential business information. For the purposes of this section, 'livestock' includes beef, dairy, pork, and poultry production.

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Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Tina Smith (D-MN)

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This bill directs the Economic Research Service to research and publish reports on consolidation within the beef, dairy, pork, and poultry livestock industries.
The reports will analyze changes in livestock operations, including ranches, farms, processing facilities, and packers, and assess their impact on farmers, ranchers, and consumers.
These reports will be released within one year of each Census of Agriculture and utilize data from various government agencies, excluding confidential business information.

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