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

S 3994 — PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Meat inspection · 21 U.S.C. ch. 12 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 7 U.S.C. § 1622, 7 U.S.C. § 1902, 7 U.S.C. § 1926, 21 U.S.C. § 679a, 21 U.S.C. § 680, 25 U.S.C. § 5304

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to authorize Tribal personnel to conduct meat inspections under self-determination contracts.

  • 21 U.S.C. 680

    There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. → There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section, to remain available until expended.

    This change ensures that funds specifically appropriated for Tribal meat inspections are available for ongoing implementation.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    SEC. 411. TRIBAL MEAT INSPECTIONS.

    This section introduces the framework for Tribal meat inspections within the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    The term 'covered activities'... means-- (A) the hiring and training... by Tribal personnel to conduct... inspections required under this Act that would otherwise be carried out by inspectors appointed by the Secretary;

    This defines the responsibilities of Tribal personnel in conducting meat inspections.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    The term 'covered facility'... means a mobile or stationary meat processing facility not less than 51 percent of the ownership interest in which is held by an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or an entity wholly owned by an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization.

    This establishes criteria for what constitutes a facility eligible for Tribal inspections.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    Subject to the availability of appropriations, beginning not later than 2 years after the date of enactment... the Secretary shall enter into a self-determination contract with the Indian Tribe or Tribal organization... to carry out covered activities.

    This mandates the Secretary to enter contracts with Tribes for conducting inspections, contingent upon funding.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    A self-determination contract entered into... shall require the Indian Tribe... to maintain insurance coverage... that is appropriate for the size of the covered facility.

    This adds a requirement for Tribes to obtain appropriate insurance for their facilities.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    Nothing in this section prohibits the handling or preparation of livestock used for ritual slaughter in accordance with section 2(b) of Public Law 85-765 (7 U.S.C. 1902(b))...

    This clarifies that the bill does not interfere with customary practices of ritual slaughter.

  • 21 U.S.C. 671

    Tribal personnel carrying out inspections pursuant to a self-determination contract... shall be deemed to be Federal employees for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code...

    This grants Tribal inspectors the same legal protections as federal employees during inspections.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 3994?
S 3994 is sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democratic) and Mullin, Markwayne (Republican).
What is the current status of S 3994?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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