Study the impact of market concentration in the livestock industry on farmers and consumers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026?
The Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026, introduced as S. 4168, has been in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry since March 23, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move the bill forward. Most bills fail because committees do not take action on them, and this proposal has seen no movement since March 23, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Livestock Consolidation Research Act of 2026 (S. 4168 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1020 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1020 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Tina Smith (D-MN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.