PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
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Plain-English Summary
This bill would help Native American tribes develop and operate their own meat processing facilities by providing funding, technical assistance, and regulatory support. The goal is to allow tribes to process meat from livestock raised on tribal lands, creating jobs and keeping more profits within Native communities rather than relying on distant commercial processors. This could strengthen tribal economies and food sovereignty while reducing costs for Native American ranchers and consumers.
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