Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act

This bill would change the Federal Meat Inspection Act so that the Secretary of Agriculture must exempt certain small farm meat from federal inspection. The exemption would cover meat that a livestock producer slaughters and processes on the farm and sells directly to consumers, such as at the farm, farm stands, or farmers markets. To qualify, a producer must have slaughtered no more than 25 cattle, 60 swine, 250 sheep, or 250 goats in the prior year, and must not move the meat in commerce. The meat must be labeled 'Exempt--21 U.S.C. 623' with the producer's name and address, and must not be adulterated or misbranded. The bill states that it does not override state laws that allow broader exemptions.

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Sponsors

• Thomas Massie Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors