Small meat and poultry businesses would get grants, training, and easier ways to sell products to other states.
Small meat and poultry businesses would get new federal grants to improve their operations and train workers. The bill also makes it easier for these businesses to sell their products to other states. This aims to help local food systems and increase options for farmers and consumers.
Today, federal funding covers 50% of state meat and poultry inspection costs, and small businesses in the Cooperative Interstate Shipment program are limited to 25 employees and 60% of sales to other states. After this bill, the federal share for state inspections would rise to 65%, and the interstate shipment program would allow businesses with up to 50 employees and 80% of sales to other states. New federal grant programs would also become available for processing improvements and workforce training, which do not currently exist, along with new food safety guidance.
HR 3076 · 119th Congress · April 29, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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