S. 782: Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2025
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 | 2025-02-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-27):
Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2025
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to revise its regulations to allow certain packers to hold an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of a market agency selling livestock on a commission basis.
The bill applies to packers that have a cumulative slaughter capacity of (1) less than 2,000 animals per day or 700,000 animals per year with respect to cattle or sheep, and (2) less than 10,000 animals per day or 3 million animals per year with respect to hogs.
In addition, the bill includes a disclosure requirement for a market agency that has an ownership interest in, finances, or participates in the management or operation of a packer to which the agency sells consigned livestock. Specifically, the market agency must disclose on the account of sale (1) the name of the packer, and (2) the nature of the relationship between the market agency and the packer.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-27 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2026-03-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 782 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 782?
S. 782 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Expanding Local Meat Processing Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 782 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).