Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
Sponsored By: Representative Gottheimer
In Committee
Summary
Creates a new Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters to focus federal enforcement on unfair, deceptive, discriminatory, and monopolistic practices in the meat and poultry sector. It would give that office subpoena power and explicit authority to bring civil or administrative actions under the Packers and Stockyards Act, and require coordination with other federal agencies.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New Agriculture investigator for meat competition
If enacted, the Agriculture Department would set up a new office to police competition in meat and poultry. The Secretary would appoint a Special Investigator to run it. The Investigator could use subpoenas and bring civil or administrative cases under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The office would work with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission, and Homeland Security on competition and security in the food sector. Small producers could get more help against unfair practices, while larger firms could face more investigations. The office would hire lawyers and experts, and it would start upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gottheimer
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Lawler
NY • R
Sponsored 1/13/2026
Roll Call Votes
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