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To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat and poultry products and cell-cultivated protein products, and for other purposes.
5/1/2026, 8:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8596
The bill titled "To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8596 on April 30, 2026. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions when choosing between traditional meat and poultry products and cell-cultivated protein products.
Current Status of Bill HR 8596
Bill HR 8596 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8596 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8596's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 30, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8596
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8596
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8596
To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat and poultry products and cell-cultivated protein products, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat and poultry products and cell-cultivated protein products, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8596
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