HR5038Referred to Committee
American Protein Processing Modernization Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-08-26
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Brad Finstad
Republican · MN · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (548 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/F000475
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (7)
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on AgricultureReferred To · 2025-08-26
Plain-English Summary
The legislation would update federal rules and provide funding to help meat and poultry processing plants modernize their equipment and facilities, making them more efficient and safer for workers. It would affect meat companies, poultry producers, and the workers employed in processing plants across the country. The changes aim to help American food processors compete better while improving working conditions and food safety standards.
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Subjects
Agriculture and Food
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