S. 1496: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-08-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-10):
New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025
This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold in interstate commerce. Under the inspection programs, the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service allows states that meet certain requirements to inspect meat and poultry.
The state-inspected products are currently limited to intrastate commerce, unless a state opts into a separate Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| John Thune | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1496?
S. 1496 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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