Bills · HR 7818
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7818Agriculture and Food
American Meat Freedom Act
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly change how meat is bought and sold in the U.S., especially for smaller businesses. Right now, a rancher who uses a state-inspected facility can only sell their meat within their home state, limiting their growth and customer base. If this bill passes, these producers could reach a much larger market, potentially leading to more competitive prices for consumers and more choices.
It addresses concerns about market access for local producers and could strengthen the domestic food supply by allowing more diverse businesses to participate in the national market. If the bill doesn't pass, the current system remains, meaning state-inspected meat continues to be confined to its state of origin, which could be seen as a barrier to competition and growth for smaller meat operations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows meat and meat food products inspected under qualifying State programs to be shipped and sold across state lines.
This removes the current restriction that confines state-inspected meat sales to within the state where it was processed.
PROVISION 02
Requires a State's meat inspection program to be determined by the Secretary of Agriculture as "at least equal to" federal standards within the previous 36 months to qualify.
This ensures that food safety standards remain high for all meat products entering interstate commerce.
PROVISION 03
Mandates specific labeling for state-inspected meat indicating it is for interstate sale, and requires the State to agree to periodic audits by the Secretary.
This provides transparency to consumers and ensures ongoing oversight of state inspection programs.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue implementing regulations within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
This sets a clear timeframe for establishing the rules necessary for the new system to function.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
64
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7818
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
House BillHR 7818Agriculture and Food
American Meat Freedom Act
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
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