Bill > S5106

This bill, the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act of 2024 (also known as the LOCAL Foods Act of 2024), amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt certain owners of livestock from inspection requirements. Specifically, the bill allows the slaughtering, preparation, and transportation of animals by any person who is an owner of the animals, either in whole or in part, if the resulting meat and meat products are exclusively for the use of the owner, their household, non-paying guests, or employees. This exemption is subject to the condition that if the owner designates an agent to assist in the process, the owner must maintain custody and specific identification of the carcasses, parts, or products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5106/all-info