Sens. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Tina Smith (D-MN) on March 5 introduced the Promoting Regulatory Independence, Mastery, and Expansion for Meat Processing in Indian Country Act.
The bill would support Tribal meat processing operations by establishing self-governance authority for the inspection of Tribal processing facilities.
“Given their operation in rural areas, these facilities are often booked for months, or even years in advance, leaving few processing options for Tribal producers,” Mullin said. “Common sense updates to current procedure will help Tribes expand production, capacity, and support a reliable food supply in their communities.”
