H.R.5341

LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act of 2025

Introduced·9/11/25

Exempts livestock owners from meat inspection if they slaughter animals for personal use or household.

The Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act of 2025 amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt livestock owners from inspection requirements if they slaughter animals for personal use, household, nonpaying guests, or employees. This applies to the preparation and transportation of carcasses, parts, meat, and meat food products, provided the owner maintains custody and identification of the products. The exemption also applies if an owner designates an agent to assist in the slaughter, preparation, or transportation.

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Current
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Committee
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History

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Sep 11, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 11, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.