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Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-370| Senate 
| Updated: 2/23/2021
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (8)
Angus S. King (Independent)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to meat and poultry processing establishments, including smaller establishments (i.e., those with between 10 and 500 employees) and very small establishments (i.e., those with fewer than 10 employees or annual sales of less than $2.5 million). For example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies for use in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for smaller and very small establishments. The bill increases the maximum federal cost share from 50% to 65% that USDA may provide to assist states in creating meat and poultry inspection programs. Additionally, USDA must conduct outreach with states that have meat and poultry inspection programs, but that do not have Cooperative Interstate Shipment programs. The Cooperative Interstate Shipment program allows state-inspected facilities to operate as federally-inspected facilities and ship their products in interstate commerce and internationally. USDA must also award competitive grants for activities to adapt production, processing, distribution, and sales systems to respond to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including activities that support (1) the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees, suppliers, and customers; (2) increased processing capacity; and (3) the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector. Further, the bill establishes grant programs to (1) establish or expand career training programs at community colleges, vocational schools, and universities related to meat and poultry processing; and (2) support smaller and very small establishments by offsetting the cost of training new meat and poultry processors.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5066
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1258
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5066
    Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1258
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

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Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-370| Senate 
| Updated: 2/23/2021
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to meat and poultry processing establishments, including smaller establishments (i.e., those with between 10 and 500 employees) and very small establishments (i.e., those with fewer than 10 employees or annual sales of less than $2.5 million). For example, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies for use in developing Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans for smaller and very small establishments. The bill increases the maximum federal cost share from 50% to 65% that USDA may provide to assist states in creating meat and poultry inspection programs. Additionally, USDA must conduct outreach with states that have meat and poultry inspection programs, but that do not have Cooperative Interstate Shipment programs. The Cooperative Interstate Shipment program allows state-inspected facilities to operate as federally-inspected facilities and ship their products in interstate commerce and internationally. USDA must also award competitive grants for activities to adapt production, processing, distribution, and sales systems to respond to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including activities that support (1) the health and safety of meat and poultry plant employees, suppliers, and customers; (2) increased processing capacity; and (3) the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector. Further, the bill establishes grant programs to (1) establish or expand career training programs at community colleges, vocational schools, and universities related to meat and poultry processing; and (2) support smaller and very small establishments by offsetting the cost of training new meat and poultry processors.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5066
Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1258
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5066
    Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2020


  • February 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1258
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
John Thune

John Thune

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (8)
Angus S. King (Independent)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1258: Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsCardiovascular and respiratory healthComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment and training programsFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationIndustrial facilitiesInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsLivestockMeatMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessState and local government operationsVocational and technical educationWorker safety and health