HR-7606 : Still Just a Bill


Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022

This bill establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters.

Specifically, the office must use all available tools (e.g., subpoenas) to investigate and prosecute violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 by packers and live poultry dealers. Further, the bill grants the office the authority to bring any civil or administrative action authorized by that act against a packer.

Additionally, the office must

  • serve as a liaison to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to competition and trade practices in the food and agricultural sector,
  • consult with the Department of Homeland Security on national security and critical infrastructure security in the food and agricultural sector, and
  • maintain a staff of attorneys and other professionals with appropriate expertise.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-06-21IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2022-06-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-06-16VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 204 (Roll no. 277).House floor actions
2022-06-16VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 218 (Roll no. 276).House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorMrs. Cammack moved to recommit to the Committee on Agriculture. (text: CR H5631)House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1170, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7606.House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".House floor actions
2022-06-16FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1170. (consideration: CR H5615-5632; text: CR H5615-5618)House floor actions
2022-06-14FloorRule H. Res. 1170 passed House.House floor actions
2022-06-13FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2543, H.R. 2773 and H.R. 7606. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit. Rule also amends House Resolution 188 by striking "June 17, 2022" and inserting "June 22, 2022".House floor actions
2022-06-09CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 117-357, Part II.House floor actions
2022-06-07CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 270.House floor actions
2022-06-07CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-357.House floor actions
2022-05-18CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.House committee actions
2022-05-18CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-05-17CommitteeSubcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Discharged.House committee actions
2022-05-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.House committee actions
2022-04-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2022-04-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Agricultural marketing and promotion
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Food industry and services
  • Livestock
  • Meat
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Agriculture