S. 1780 · 118th Congress · Senate

PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Introduced
May 31, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act or the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with tribal organizations, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to carry out the authority of the Food Safety and Inspection Service for meat processing inspection. A tribe operating under a self-determination contract shall be eligible for water and waste facility loans and grants.

Action Timeline

2
  1. MAY 31, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 31, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Committees

1

Indian Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 31, 2023

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