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Tribal Control Over Meat Safety and Processing Expansion.

This law allows Tribal organizations to take responsibility for food inspection and safety regarding meat processing in Indian Country. Tribes can manage meat quality control independently, provided they adopt and receive approval for their own food codes from the Secretary of Agriculture. This change aims to support economic development and self-determination while maintaining federal food safety standards.
Key points
Indian Tribes can take over federal meat safety inspection duties (FSIS) through special contracts with the Department of Agriculture.
To assume these duties, Tribes must enact and receive approval for their own food and agriculture code from the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Print number: 118_S_1780
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1780.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Indian Tribes can take over federal meat safety inspection duties (FSIS) through special contracts with the Department of Agriculture.
  • To assume these duties, Tribes must enact and receive approval for their own food and agriculture code from the Secretary of Agriculture.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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