Senate Bill 4749, introduced by Republican Senator John Cornyn, attempts to address the public health issues posed by live animal markets.
Congress Considers Pandemic Risks of Live Animal Markets
Congress Considers Pandemic Risks of Live Animal Markets
Senate Bill 4749, introduced by Republican Senator John Cornyn, attempts to address the public health issues posed by live animal markets.
OSHA Fines Meat Companies Over Coronavirus Exposure
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Smithfield Package Meats in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and JBS in Greeley, Colorado for failing to protect their employees from COVID-19.
Public Citizen Seeks Records on Coronavirus Impacts at Meatpacking Plants
Public Citizen has filed suit against the Department of Labor, alleging that the agency has not responded to its May request for records related to the agency’s response to the coronavirus at meatpacking plants under the Freedom of Information Act.
Groups Challenge EPA Enforcement Suspension Under ESA
The Center for Biological Diversity, Waterkeeper Alliance, and Riverkeeper have filed suit against the Environmental Protection Agency, alleging that the agency’s temporary suspension of enforcement during the coronavirus crisis violated Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act because the agency failed to properly consult the Services with regard to the impacts of the action on endangered and threatened wildlife.
PCRM Challenges USDA’s Denial of COVID-19 Testing Petition
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has filed suit against the United States Department of Agriculture, challenging the agency’s denial of the organization’s petition requesting testing of COVID-19 at meat and poultry slaughterhouses and the agency’s failure to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests.
New York Attorney General Sues Egg Supplier Over Price Gouging
The New York Attorney General has filed suit against Hillandale Farms, alleging that the company illegally schemed to profit off the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate Considers Revoking Line Speed Waivers Amid Pandemic
Senate Booker has introduced Senate Bill 4338, the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act, a companion bill to H.R. 7521, which proposes to suspend all current and future USDA line speed waivers amidst the pandemic.
Meatpacking Facility Worker Files Suit Against Central Valley Meat Company
An employee of Central Valley Meat Company has filed a proposed class action against the company, alleging it allowed multiple employees to return to work after testing positive for COVID-19.
Meatpacking Plant Workers File Suit Against OSHA Seeking COVID-19 Protections
A group of meatpacking plant workers have filed suit against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, seeking to compel the agency to force their employer to implement COVID-19 protections.