S. 4168: Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-03-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-24):
Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) 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.
As background, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conducts the census every five years. NASS released the 2022 census 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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2026-03-24 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI (original cosponsor) 2026-03-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4168 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4168?
S. 4168 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4168 are available on congress.gov.
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