Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would grant the Secretary of Agriculture new authority for enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Specifically, the bill would allow the Secretary to issue "civil investigative demands." These demands could require individuals or entities to produce documents, submit tangible items, provide written reports or answers, or give oral testimony relevant to suspected violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The bill also includes provisions for protecting individuals who report or assist in investigations of violations of this Act from retaliation by their employers.
The legislation primarily affects individuals and entities involved in the livestock and meatpacking industries, including live poultry dealers, packers, and stockyards. By granting the Secretary of Agriculture the power to issue civil investigative demands, the bill aims to enhance the department's ability to gather information and enforce existing regulations designed to prevent unfair practices in these industries. The bill also explicitly provides protections for "covered individuals," such as employees and contractors, who report potential violations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the floor of the House or the Senate. If it were to advance, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10506 do?
- The Packers and Stockyards Improvements Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would grant the Secretary of Agriculture new authority for enforcing the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921. Specifically, the bill would allow the Secretary to issue "civil investigative demands." These demands could require individuals or entities to produce documents, submit tangible items, provide written reports or answers, or give oral testimony relevant to suspected violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. The bill also includes provisions for protecting individuals who report or assist in investigations of violations of this Act from retaliation by their employers. The legislation primarily affects individuals and entities involved in the livestock and meatpacking industries, including live poultry dealers, packers, and stockyards. By granting the Secretary of Agriculture the power to issue civil investigative demands, the bill aims to enhance the department's ability to gather information and enforce existing regulations designed to prevent unfair practices in these industries. The bill also explicitly provides protections for "covered individuals," such as employees and contractors, who report potential violations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the committee, nor has it moved to the floor of the House or the Senate. If it were to advance, it would need to pass both the House and the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10506 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10506. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10506?
- H.R. 10506 was sponsored by Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10506?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (17 Sep 2026).
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