H.R. 559 · 118th Congress
Butcher Block Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dusty Johnson
- Introduced
- 2023-01-26
- Latest action
- 2023-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Summary
Butcher Block Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make (or guarantee) loans and award grants for establishing, expanding, and otherwise supporting livestock and poultry processing and related activities.
In awarding grants and making or guaranteeing loans, USDA shall prioritize applicants that have experience in livestock and poultry processing and can quickly scale-up to increase overall processing capacity in the region involved.