S 1212

This bill, the Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act of 2025, proposes changes to the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It aims to create exemptions for small-scale livestock owners who raise their own animals, allowing them to slaughter, prepare, and transport the meat for personal use or for household members, guests, and employees without undergoing full federal inspection. The bill seeks to support local food systems by reducing regulatory burdens on smaller producers, provided they maintain control and identification of the meat products. This would primarily affect the USDA's inspection processes for smaller farms.