CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Thomas Massie (R-KY)

PRIME Act

H.R. 4700 · House bill Agriculture and Food

A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 48 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act" or the "PRIME Act," seeks to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It aims to exempt the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses at custom slaughter facilities from certain federal inspection requirements. This exemption would apply if the operations follow the laws of the State where the facility is located. Additionally, the products must be distributed exclusively to household consumers or specific food establishments within the same State. The bill also clarifies that it does not preempt existing State laws regarding these activities.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +6

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    It significantly eases regulatory burdens on small-scale custom slaughter facilities and local meat distributors.

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant regulatory relief for custom slaughter facility owners.

  • Scored +5

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill directly supports livestock producers and local agricultural businesses.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Reducing federal inspection requirements may decrease standard food safety oversight for consumers.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill specifically reduces federal oversight and inspection authority.

  • Scored -2

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The reduction in federal oversight may potentially weaken environmental and food safety standards.