To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on May 21, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 21, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Cattle Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand”
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Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY4]
(Sponsor)
on May 23, 2019
“Representatives Pingree and Massie Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Cattle Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand”
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Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME1]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 23, 2019
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Jul 23, 2015
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May 25, 2017
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2657 (115th). |
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May 21, 2019
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H.R. 2859 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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