What does Preamble of PRIME Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The proposed amendment would exempt the slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at custom slaughter facilities from inspection. The bill's stated purpose is to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to provide this exemption and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PRIME Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act" or the "PRIME Act".

What does EXEMPTION FOR SLAUGHTER AND PREPARATION OCCURRING AT CUSTOM of PRIME Act do?

This section amends Section 23 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It creates an exemption from inspection requirements for slaughter and preparation activities at custom slaughter facilities. The exemption applies if the slaughtering and preparation comply with state law. The exemption also requires that the animals are slaughtered and products are prepared exclusively for distribution to household consumers or certain establishments within the same state. Qualifying establishments include restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, or other establishments involved in preparing meals directly for consumers or selling meat directly to consumers.

What does NO PREEMPTION OF STATE LAW. of PRIME Act do?

This section states that the amendments made by section 2 do not preempt State laws. Specifically, these State laws concern the slaughter of animals, preparation of carcasses, meat, and meat food products. The scope of non-preemption extends to custom slaughter facilities and the sale of meat or meat food products.

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PRIME Act

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Thomas Massie (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

The PRIME Act amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt custom slaughter facilities from federal inspection requirements, provided they comply with state law.
This exemption allows custom slaughter facilities to distribute meat exclusively to household consumers or qualifying establishments within the same state.
The bill explicitly prevents federal law from preempting state laws regarding animal slaughter, carcass preparation, and meat sales.

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