1967 Congressional Hearings on Packers and Stockyards Act Amendments
July 19, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings represent the legislative process for H.R. 6231, which sought to modify federal oversight of livestock and grain market trade practices, directly impacting the regulatory obligations of meat packers and stockyard operators.
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Meat packers
The proposed amendments to the Packers and Stockyards Act directly regulate the business and trade practices of these entities.
Stockyard operators
The proposed amendments modify the federal oversight and operational requirements for stockyards.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains held hearings on June 5 and 6, 1967.
- The subject of the hearings was H.R. 6231, a bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921.
- The proceedings occurred during the first session of the Ninetieth Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearings represent the legislative process for H.R. 6231, which sought to modify federal oversight of livestock and grain market trade practices, directly impacting the regulatory obligations of meat packers and stockyard operators.
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Legislative Review of 1921 Act
The document highlights a specific effort in 1967 to modernize or adjust the regulatory framework established by the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act.
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