S. 4996 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jul 15, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionS. 4996
2nd SessionS. 4996
A BILL
Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026
In the SenateNo vote yet
Sponsor: Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.”
Sections
Sections · 3
Title I — Moratorium on and review of large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers · 2
Title II — Farm system reforms · 10
- Sec. 201Local agriculture market programNo change
- Sec. 202Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy productsNo change
- Sec. 203Definitions in Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921No change
- Sec. 204Unlawful practicesNo change
- Sec. 205Spot market purchases of livestock by packersNo change
- Sec. 206Investigation of live poultry dealersNo change
- Sec. 207Ensuring fair practices in agricultureNo change
- Sec. 208Award of attorney feesNo change
- Sec. 209Review and report on fragility and national security in the food systemNo change
- Sec. 210Technical amendmentsNo change