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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Livestock and Poultry Industry Perspectives
Record date · January 1, 2020
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on September 25, 2019, to gather testimony from industry leaders and experts regarding the state of the livestock and poultry sectors. The session focused on the economic importance of these industries to rural communities and American agriculture.
This hearing serves as a formal record of industry challenges and priorities, which informs future federal agricultural policy, potential legislation, and regulatory oversight affecting livestock and poultry producers.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Livestock and poultry producers
These producers provide testimony that influences federal agricultural policy and regulatory frameworks.
Rural communities
These communities rely on the livestock and poultry sectors for economic support, including jobs in equipment manufacturing and veterinary services.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 25, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The session was convened by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Six witnesses provided testimony representing cattle, turkey, sheep, and pork industry organizations.
- The hearing included a formal question-and-answer period with written responses provided by all witnesses to committee members.
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- The testimony covered the economic reliance of rural towns on livestock and poultry production, including grain production and veterinary services.
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Extensive Written Record
The hearing transcript includes a significant volume of post-hearing written Q&A, indicating a high level of engagement between committee members and industry witnesses.
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