DIRECT Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-11-25T16:52:09Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3099 DIRECT Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/25/2025, 4:52 PM

Summary of Bill S 3099

The DIRECT Act of 2025, designated as S. 3099 in the 119th Congress and introduced on November 4, 2025, aims to promote innovation and efficiency in government operations. Additional specific provisions, findings, or directives from the bill text are not provided in the context. For more detailed information, refer to the official PDF version of the bill through the provided link.

Congressional Summary of S 3099

Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act of 2025 or the DIRECT Act of 2025

This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold by retail stores, restaurants, or similar retail-type establishments over the internet and shipped by a carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country). The state-inspected meat and poultry products must be shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities (e.g., do not exceed 300 pounds for beef, 100 pounds for pork, and 27.5 pounds for lamb).

As background, under the inspection programs, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service allows states that meet certain requirements to inspect meat and poultry. The state-inspected products are currently limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into a separate Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.

Current Status of Bill S 3099

Bill S 3099 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 4, 2025. Bill S 3099 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on November 4, 2025. Bill S 3099's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of November 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3099

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3099

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3099

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow for the interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes.