Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2025

S 1312 establishes a new Office of the Special Investigator within the USDA to investigate competition violations in the meat and poultry industry. The Special Investigator, appointed by the Secretary, will investigate packers and live poultry dealers for violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) using tools like subpoenas and can bring civil or administrative actions against these regulated entities. The office must coordinate with the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and Homeland Security on competition and security matters within the food sector. This bill directly affects meat and poultry processors and dealers regulated under the Packers and Stockyards Act, creating a dedicated USDA office with specific investigative and prosecutorial authority for competition issues.