Senate Bill 1780
118th Congress(2023-2024)
PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 31, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1780
Congress
118
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act or the PRIME Meat Processing in Indian Country Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with tribal organizations, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to carry out the authority of the Food Safety and Inspection Service for meat processing inspection. A tribe operating under a self-determination contract shall be eligible for water and waste facility loans and grants.
May 31, 2023
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05/31/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
05/31/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 11:52:23 PM