Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023

The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act of 2023 establishes new requirements for large industrial agricultural operations that house significant numbers of livestock or poultry (defined as "covered industrial operators"). It mandates registration with a new Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement, requiring detailed disaster mitigation plans and annual fees of at least $1 per animal unit. The bill restricts inhumane depopulation methods like ventilation shutdown and sodium nitrite poisoning, while creating labor protections including health insurance coverage and severance pay for workers during disaster events. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for humane handling of livestock during transport and slaughter, ending certain dangerous slaughter speed systems, and authorizes funding for additional inspectors to enforce these standards.