Expanding Markets for State-Inspected Meat Processors Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:40:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7162 Expanding Markets for State-Inspected Meat Processors Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:40 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7162

Expanding Markets for State-Inspected Meat Processors Act of 2020

This bill allows meat and meat food products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold in interstate commerce. (Under the inspection program, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service allows states that meet certain requirements to inspect meat and meat food products. The state-inspected products are currently limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into a separate Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7162

Bill HR 7162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7162 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7162's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. as of August 13, 2020