Bill > HR4673

This bill, known as the "Save Our Bacon Act," aims to protect the interstate commerce of livestock-derived products by establishing a federal framework that prevents states from imposing additional production standards on livestock products originating from other states. Specifically, the bill creates a federal right for livestock producers to raise and market their animals across state lines without facing extra regulatory conditions beyond those in the state of origin. The legislation defines "covered livestock" as domestic animals raised for slaughter or milk production (excluding egg-producing animals), and clarifies that "production" refers to raising and breeding animals, but not processing or transportation. The bill's key purposes include protecting free interstate movement of livestock products, promoting a national market for these goods, preventing a complex web of conflicting state regulations, and maintaining the United States' international trade commitments. By implementing these provisions, the bill seeks to simplify and standardize livestock production regulations across different states, potentially reducing barriers to trade and providing more consistency for agricultural producers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4673/all-info