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US S907

US S907
PRIME Act Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act


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Introduced
03/22/2023
In Committee
03/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act (or the PRIME Act), amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from federal inspection the slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses at custom slaughter facilities, as long as the activities are carried out in accordance with the laws of the state where the facility is located and the meat is distributed exclusively to household consumers or certain establishments within that state. The bill also clarifies that the amendments do not preempt any state laws related to the slaughter and preparation of meat at custom facilities or the sale of meat and meat products.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/22/2023)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food Inspection and Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/907/all-info 03/23/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s907/BILLS-118s907is.pdf 04/05/2023
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