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PRIME Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3835
The PRIME Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 3835, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow for the sale of custom-slaughtered meat within states. This means that farmers and ranchers would be able to sell meat from animals that have been slaughtered and processed at a custom facility, rather than a USDA-inspected facility, as long as the meat is only sold within the state where it was produced.
Supporters of the PRIME Act argue that it would give small-scale farmers and ranchers more flexibility and control over their operations, as well as provide consumers with access to locally-produced, high-quality meat. They also believe that it would help to support and promote local food systems and small businesses.
Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about food safety and the potential for increased risk of foodborne illnesses if meat is not inspected by the USDA. They argue that the current regulations are in place to protect consumers and ensure the safety of the food supply. Overall, the PRIME Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers, farmers, and consumers. It remains to be seen whether or not it will be passed into law.
Supporters of the PRIME Act argue that it would give small-scale farmers and ranchers more flexibility and control over their operations, as well as provide consumers with access to locally-produced, high-quality meat. They also believe that it would help to support and promote local food systems and small businesses.
Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about food safety and the potential for increased risk of foodborne illnesses if meat is not inspected by the USDA. They argue that the current regulations are in place to protect consumers and ensure the safety of the food supply. Overall, the PRIME Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers, farmers, and consumers. It remains to be seen whether or not it will be passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 3835
Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act or the PRIME Act
This bill expands the exemption of custom slaughtering of animals from federal inspection requirements.
Under current law, the exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered for personal, household, guest, and employee uses. The bill expands the exemption to include meat that is
- slaughtered and prepared at a custom slaughter facility in accordance with the laws of the state where the facility is located; and
- prepared exclusively for distribution to household consumers in the state or restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments in the state that either prepare meals served directly to consumers or offer meat and food products for sale directly to consumers in the state.
The bill does not preempt any state law concerning (1) the slaughter of animals or the preparation of carcasses, parts thereof, meat and meat food products at a custom slaughter facility; or (2) the sale of meat or meat food products.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3835
Bill HR 3835 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3835 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3835's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. as of July 15, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3835
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
98Democrat Cosponsors
14Republican Cosponsors
84Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3835
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3835
PRIME Act
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.
PRIME Act
Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3835
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