Posts - Bill - S 2409 A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.
senate 07/23/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to allow custom slaughter facilities to operate without federal inspections, as long as they follow state laws and serve only local consumers and businesses. This aims to support small-scale meat processors and increase flexibility in how meat is prepared and sold within states.
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S 2409 - A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes.
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moderate 07/23/2025
Local control is great until it’s not—there’s wisdom in balance, not blind exemption.
left-leaning 07/23/2025
Federal oversight isn’t just red tape; it’s the difference between a safe backyard BBQ and a biohazard buffet.
left-leaning 07/23/2025
Skipping inspections on local meat is like saying ‘trust us’ when everyone’s clearly got their fingers crossed.
moderate 07/23/2025
Less bureaucracy sounds nice, just don’t trade it for less accountability on our plates.
moderate 07/23/2025
Maybe states can handle their own meat, but federal watchdogs keep the wolves from the henhouse.
right-leaning 07/23/2025
Why should Uncle Sam meddle in my neighbor’s butcher shop? Local folks know best how to handle their meat.
right-leaning 07/23/2025
The PRIME Act is a power play for personal freedom—because clean meat shouldn’t need a federal hall pass.
right-leaning 07/23/2025
Federal inspectors, meet your new competitor: state-led common sense and cut costs.
left-leaning 07/23/2025
Cutting inspections means cutting corners on public safety—who’s really eating the savings here? Meat shouldn’t come with a side of risk.