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USA119th CongressHR-4700| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (46)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to establish an exemption for custom slaughter facilities from federal inspection requirements for the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses. This aims to support local meat processing and distribution by reducing federal oversight under specific conditions. To qualify for this exemption, a custom slaughter facility must adhere to the law of the State in which it operates. Furthermore, the meat and meat food products must be distributed exclusively within that State . This intrastate distribution is permitted for household consumers, as well as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and other establishments that prepare meals or sell meat directly to consumers within the State. Crucially, the bill explicitly states that these amendments do not preempt any State law concerning the slaughter of animals, preparation of carcasses, or the sale of meat products at custom facilities, ensuring states retain regulatory authority.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2859
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3835
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4515
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2814
PRIME Act
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2139
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2859
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3835
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4515
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2814
    PRIME Act


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2139
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

PRIME Act

USA119th CongressHR-4700| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2025
This legislation amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to establish an exemption for custom slaughter facilities from federal inspection requirements for the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses. This aims to support local meat processing and distribution by reducing federal oversight under specific conditions. To qualify for this exemption, a custom slaughter facility must adhere to the law of the State in which it operates. Furthermore, the meat and meat food products must be distributed exclusively within that State . This intrastate distribution is permitted for household consumers, as well as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and other establishments that prepare meals or sell meat directly to consumers within the State. Crucially, the bill explicitly states that these amendments do not preempt any State law concerning the slaughter of animals, preparation of carcasses, or the sale of meat products at custom facilities, ensuring states retain regulatory authority.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2859
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3835
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4515
PRIME Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2814
PRIME Act
Jun 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2139
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2859
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3835
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4515
    PRIME Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2814
    PRIME Act


  • June 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2139
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Thomas Massie

Thomas Massie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (46)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Celeste Maloy (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted