Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation seeks to broadly prohibit the use of Federal funds for any activities related to cell-cultured meat , which is defined as meat sourced from animal cells and artificially produced in a laboratory. The prohibition extends to both direct and indirect support for its production, advancement, or enhancement. Specifically, Federal funds cannot be used for conducting or supporting research on cell-cultured meat, aiding related organizations, or providing agricultural program benefits for products containing it. Furthermore, the promotion and advertisement of cell-cultured meat are also prohibited, with the only exception being for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funds used for off-planet consumption.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Agriculture and Food
REAL Meat Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1116| House
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation seeks to broadly prohibit the use of Federal funds for any activities related to cell-cultured meat , which is defined as meat sourced from animal cells and artificially produced in a laboratory. The prohibition extends to both direct and indirect support for its production, advancement, or enhancement. Specifically, Federal funds cannot be used for conducting or supporting research on cell-cultured meat, aiding related organizations, or providing agricultural program benefits for products containing it. Furthermore, the promotion and advertisement of cell-cultured meat are also prohibited, with the only exception being for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) funds used for off-planet consumption.