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To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat, and for other purposes.

7/9/2024, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8757

Bill 118 hr 8757, also known as the "Cell-Cultured Meat Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the use of Federal funds to support the production and sale of cell-cultured meat. Cell-cultured meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is produced by culturing animal cells in a laboratory setting rather than raising and slaughtering animals for meat.

The bill seeks to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to support research, development, or production of cell-cultured meat. Supporters of the bill argue that cell-cultured meat is not a sustainable or ethical alternative to traditional meat production, and that Federal funds should not be used to promote its development.

Opponents of the bill argue that cell-cultured meat has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of meat production, as well as improve animal welfare by eliminating the need for factory farming. They believe that Federal funding should be used to support research and development of this innovative technology. Overall, the Cell-Cultured Meat Prohibition Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the future of meat production and the role of government in supporting emerging technologies.

Congressional Summary of HR 8757

Right to Eat Authentic and Legitimate Meat Act of 2024 or the REAL Meat Act of 2024

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support, directly or indirectly, the production, advancement, or enhancement of cell-cultured meat. Under the bill, cell-cultured meat means meat that is sourced from the cells of animals and artificially produced in a laboratory.

The bill includes an exemption for federal funds of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that are used for activities related to cell-cultured meat that is intended for off-planet consumption.

Current Status of Bill HR 8757

Bill HR 8757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2024. Bill HR 8757 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2024.  Bill HR 8757's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of June 14, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8757

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8757

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8757

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat, and for other purposes.

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