United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 3076 — Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025This bill revises provisions related to meat and poultry processing establishments, including by establishing grants and a database to assist smaller establishments (i.e., at least 10 but fewer than 500 employees) and very small establishments (i.e., fewer than 10 employees or annual sales of less than $2.5 million).For example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies for use in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for smaller and very small establishments.The bill increases the maximum federal cost shares for (1) state meat and poultry inspection programs (from 50% to 65%), and (2) the Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) program (from 60% to 80%). The CIS program allows state-inspected facilities to operate as federally-inspected facilities and ship their products in interstate commerce and internationally.Additionally, USDA must conduct outreach to states that have meat and poultry inspection programs, but do not participate in the CIS program. The bill also allows certain establishments with up to 50 employees (currently up to 25 employees) to participate in the program.USDA must also award grants to increase resiliency and diversification of the meat processing system, including activities that support (1) the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees, suppliers, and customers; (2) increased processing capacity; and (3) the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector.Further, the bill establishes a grant program for meat and poultry processing career training programs, including structured apprenticeships.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

12 changes Share ↗

Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill introduces new provisions and increases federal support for small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments.

  • 21 U.S.C. 454(a)(3)

    50 per centum → 65 percent

    Increases the federal share from 50% to 65% for state inspection program expenses.

  • 21 U.S.C. 661(a)(3)

    50 per centum → 65 percent

    Increases the federal share from 50% to 65% for state inspection program expenses.

  • 21 U.S.C. 463

    SEC. 14A. SMALLER AND VERY SMALL ESTABLISHMENT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES. ...

    Establishes guidance and resources for smaller and very small poultry establishments regarding HACCP plans.

  • 21 U.S.C. 625

    SEC. 26. SMALLER AND VERY SMALL ESTABLISHMENT GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES. ...

    Establishes guidance and resources for smaller and very small meat establishments regarding HACCP plans.

  • 21 U.S.C. 472(b)(2)

    25 employees → 50 employees

    Changes the employee threshold for certain poultry establishments from 25 to 50.

  • 21 U.S.C. 472(b)(3)

    25 → 50

    Increases the employee threshold for poultry establishments from 25 to 50.

  • 21 U.S.C. 472(b)(3)(B)(i)

    more than 25 employees but less than 35 employees → more than 50 employees but less than 70 employees

    Modifies the range of employees for poultry establishments from 25-35 to 50-70.

  • 21 U.S.C. 472(c)

    60 percent → 80 percent

    Increases the federal reimbursement rate for certain costs from 60% to 80%.

  • 21 U.S.C. 683(b)(2)

    25 employees → 50 employees

    Changes the employee threshold for certain meat establishments from 25 to 50.

  • 21 U.S.C. 683(b)(3)

    25 → 50

    Increases the employee threshold for meat establishments from 25 to 50.

  • 21 U.S.C. 683(b)(3)(B)(i)

    more than 25 employees but less than 35 employees → more than 50 employees but less than 70 employees

    Modifies the range of employees for meat establishments from 25-35 to 50-70.

  • 21 U.S.C. 683(c)

    60 percent → 80 percent

    Increases the federal reimbursement rate for certain costs from 60% to 80%.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3076 do?
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025This bill revises provisions related to meat and poultry processing establishments, including by establishing grants and a database to assist smaller establishments (i.e., at least 10 but fewer than 500 employees) and very small establishments (i.e., fewer than 10 employees or annual sales of less than $2.5 million).For example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies for use in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for smaller and very small establishments.The bill increases the maximum federal cost shares for (1) state meat and poultry inspection programs (from 50% to 65%), and (2) the Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) program (from 60% to 80%). The CIS program allows state-inspected facilities to operate as federally-inspected facilities and ship their products in interstate commerce and internationally.Additionally, USDA must conduct outreach to states that have meat and poultry inspection programs, but do not participate in the CIS program. The bill also allows certain establishments with up to 50 employees (currently up to 25 employees) to participate in the program.USDA must also award grants to increase resiliency and diversification of the meat processing system, including activities that support (1) the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees, suppliers, and customers; (2) increased processing capacity; and (3) the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector.Further, the bill establishes a grant program for meat and poultry processing career training programs, including structured apprenticeships.
Who sponsors HR 3076?
HR 3076 is sponsored by Pingree, Chellie (Democratic), Baird, James R. (Republican), Schrier, Kim (Democratic), and Golden, Jared F. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3076?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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