What does Preamble of American Protein Processing Modernization Act do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish criteria for reviewing requests from meat or poultry establishments seeking to operate under alternate inspection rates. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to review and respond to these requests.

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Protein Processing Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the American Protein Processing Modernization Act.

What does REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE INSPECTION RATES OF MEAT AND POULTRY. of American Protein Processing Modernization Act do?

This section outlines procedures for establishments to request and operate under alternate inspection rates for meat and poultry. The Secretary of Agriculture must publish food safety criteria within 90 days of enactment and begin reviewing requests. The Secretary must respond to requests within 90 days; approval requires meeting the established food safety criteria, while denial requires a detailed explanation. Failure to respond within 90 days is deemed approval of the request. Establishments already operating under alternate rates at the time of enactment can continue doing so until a request is approved or denied. If an establishment fails to meet food safety criteria, the Secretary must provide written notice and may revoke alternate inspection rates after an 180-day period. Revocation notices must include a timeline for adjusting inspection rates to comply with existing regulations. The Secretary must consider potential impacts on animal production, contractual obligations, animal producers, and animal welfare when establishing this timeline. Alternate inspection rates are defined as rates exceeding those permissible under existing regulations.

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American Protein Processing Modernization Act

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 8/26/2025

Author: Brad Finstad (R-MN)

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This bill establishes a process for meat and poultry processing establishments to request and operate under inspection rates exceeding current regulations.
The Secretary of Agriculture must develop food safety criteria for these alternate rates and respond to requests within 90 days, with failure to respond considered approval.
Existing establishments with alternate inspection rates can continue operating until their request is formally approved or denied, with potential revocation if food safety criteria are not met.

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