S. 3099: DIRECT 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 | 2025-11-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-11-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-11-04):
Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act of 2025 or the DIRECT Act of 2025
This bill allows meat and poultry products inspected by State Meat and Poultry Inspection programs to be sold by retail stores, restaurants, or similar retail-type establishments over the internet and shipped by a carrier in commerce (other than for export to a foreign country). The state-inspected meat and poultry products must be shipped directly to household consumers and in normal retail quantities (e.g., do not exceed 300 pounds for beef, 100 pounds for pork, and 27.5 pounds for lamb).
As background, 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 (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-11-04 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-11-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3099 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3099?
S. 3099 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DIRECT Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3099 are available on congress.gov.
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