Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020 This bill authorizes grants and other forms of assistance for smaller and very small meat and poultry processing establishments, including competitive grants for training programs and activities related to COVID-19 response and recovery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S7806-7808)
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Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020
USA116th CongressS-5066| Senate
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020 This bill authorizes grants and other forms of assistance for smaller and very small meat and poultry processing establishments, including competitive grants for training programs and activities related to COVID-19 response and recovery.
Agricultural marketing and promotionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationIndustrial facilitiesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLivestockMeatMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessState and local government operationsVocational and technical educationWorker safety and health