S. 1496 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Apr 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryOpens interstate sales for state-inspected meat
Right now, meat and poultry inspected by state programs can only be sold within that state, unless the state joins a special federal program. This bill would allow state-inspected meat and poultry products to be sold across state lines more broadly, expanding where these products can reach customers.
How it affects you
Small meat and poultry producers who use state inspection programs would be able to sell their products to customers in other states, potentially growing their businesses. Consumers in states with state-inspected meat programs may have access to more locally-produced meat and poultry options from neighboring states.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 10, 2025)
New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025
This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold in interstate commerce. 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 1496
A BILL
New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 10, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.”