Short title; table of contents

(a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026. (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Definitions. Title I—Moratorium on and review of large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers Sec. 101. Moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers. Sec. 102. Retroactive review of large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers. Title II—Farm system reforms Sec. 201. Local agriculture market program. Sec. 202. Restoration of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and pork; inclusion of dairy products. Sec. 203. Definitions in Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921. Sec. 204. Unlawful practices. Sec. 205. Spot market purchases of livestock by packers. Sec. 206. Investigation of live poultry dealers. Sec. 207. Ensuring fair practices in agriculture. Sec. 208. Award of attorney fees. Sec. 209. Review and report on fragility and national security in the food system. Sec. 210. Technical amendments. Title III—Providing resources for beginning, retiring, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers Sec. 301. Reauthorization and increased funding for beginning, retiring, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Title IV—Livestock, dairy, and poultry supply chain infrastructure Sec. 401. Livestock, dairy, and poultry supply chain infrastructure grants and loans. Sec. 402. Pilot program for increased accessibility to inspection and technical assistance for eligible processing facilities.