### Question
How does the law define current slaughter week?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*, **current slaughter week** is defined as:

> the period beginning Monday, and ending Sunday, of the week in which a reporting day occurs

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part A-Purpose; Definitions**

