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Faster Meat & Poultry Inspections: New Rules for Processing Plants

This act changes how meat and poultry processing plants are inspected, allowing them to operate at faster inspection rates. The goal is to streamline production while maintaining food safety standards. Citizens might experience an impact through potentially greater availability of meat and poultry products in the market.
Key points
Meat and poultry processing plants can apply for faster inspection rates, potentially increasing production efficiency.
The Department of Agriculture must publish clear food safety criteria for approving requests for alternate inspection rates.
If the Department of Agriculture fails to respond to a request within 90 days, the request is automatically approved.
Maintaining high food safety standards is crucial; non-compliance can lead to the revocation of faster inspection approvals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5038
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2025-08-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Protein Processing Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5038.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Meat and poultry processing plants can apply for faster inspection rates, potentially increasing production efficiency.
  • The Department of Agriculture must publish clear food safety criteria for approving requests for alternate inspection rates.
  • If the Department of Agriculture fails to respond to a request within 90 days, the request is automatically approved.
  • Maintaining high food safety standards is crucial; non-compliance can lead to the revocation of faster inspection approvals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Economy