What does Preamble of American Meat Freedom Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act The amendment would allow interstate shipment of inspected meat products The shipment would be of products inspected under qualifying State programs

What does SHORT TITLE. of American Meat Freedom Act do?

This bill is formally titled the American Meat Freedom Act.

What does FINDINGS. of American Meat Freedom Act do?

State meat inspection programs are authorized under section 301 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act Ranchers and small-scale meat producers face limitations in accessing interstate markets Allowing interstate shipment of state-inspected meat products could expand market access and increase competition

What does INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF STATE-INSPECTED MEAT. of American Meat Freedom Act do?

This section amends Section 301(a)(1) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The amendment allows state-inspected meat and meat food products to be shipped in interstate commerce. This is contingent on the Secretary of Agriculture determining the state's meat inspection law meets specific requirements. The establishment must have complied with the state's inspection law, and the product must be appropriately labeled. The state must agree to periodic audits by the Secretary. The Secretary of Agriculture must promulgate regulations to implement these amendments within 90 days of the Act's enactment.

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American Meat Freedom Act

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to permit interstate shipment of meat products inspected by qualifying state programs.
To allow interstate shipment, the Secretary of Agriculture must determine that a state's meat inspection program meets specific requirements and agree to periodic audits.
The Secretary of Agriculture is required to establish regulations within 90 days to implement the changes outlined in the bill.

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