H.R. 5883 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016
H.R. 5883 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2016, sponsored by David Rouzer with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 114-237
What it does
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 to expand the definition of "marketing agency" to include any person who engages in the business of buying or selling livestock, on a commission or other fee basis, through the use of online, video, or other electronic methods.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Rouzer (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2016
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2016
- Became lawOct 7, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-237. (Oct 7, 2016)
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