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Congressional Hearings on Stockyard Rate Regulation (H.R. 9482)

Original title: Stockyard rate regulation: hearings before the Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains of the Committee on Agriculture, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on H.R. 9482, January 18, 1978, Fort Smith, Ark., March 14, 1978, Washington, D.C.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearings established the legislative record for H.R. 9482, which proposed changes to how stockyard service fees are set and regulated, directly impacting the operational costs for livestock producers and stockyard owners.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Livestock producers

Producers are affected by the rates charged by stockyards for handling and selling their livestock.

Stockyard owners

Owners are subject to federal rate regulations that dictate how they can charge for their services.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document records the official transcripts of congressional hearings held in 1978 regarding H.R. 9482, a bill focused on the regulation of rates charged by stockyards. The hearings took place in both Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Washington, D.C., to gather testimony on livestock and grain industry practices.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Livestock and Grains held hearings on H.R. 9482 during the 95th Congress, second session.
  • A hearing was conducted in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 18, 1978.
  • A hearing was conducted in Washington, D.C., on March 14, 1978.
  • The primary subject of the hearings was the regulation of rates charged by stockyards for their services.

Why It Matters

The hearings established the legislative record for H.R. 9482, which proposed changes to how stockyard service fees are set and regulated, directly impacting the operational costs for livestock producers and stockyard owners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to collect testimony and evidence regarding H.R. 9482, which sought to modify federal regulation of stockyard rates.
Where did these hearings take place?
The hearings were held in two locations: Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Washington, D.C.

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Geographic Distribution of Hearings

The subcommittee held hearings both in a regional hub (Fort Smith, Arkansas) and the capital (Washington, D.C.), suggesting an effort to capture both local producer concerns and national policy perspectives.

Fort Smith, Ark.Washington, D.C.

Connected Entities

locationWashington, D.C.“The location of the final hearing.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Agriculture“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
locationFort Smith, Ark.“One of the two locations where hearings were held.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Livestock and Grains“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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