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HR 91 Would Bar Federal Agencies from Restricting Meat and Animal Products
The Freedom for Farmers Act of 2025 (HR 91) would prohibit federal agencies from issuing rules, guidance, or other actions that restrict or limit the sale or consumption of meat or other animal products. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. No committee vote or floor action has been taken.
✓ REASONS TO SUPPORT
- Farmers and ranchers who raise livestock would be protected from federal rules that could reduce demand for their products, helping to sustain rural livelihoods.
- Consumers who want to buy and eat meat would have assurance that federal agencies cannot limit their access to these foods.
- The bill limits unelected agency officials from making broad dietary or market decisions without explicit direction from Congress.
- Prevents potential future regulations that could raise prices or reduce availability of meat products for everyday shoppers.
✕ REASONS TO OPPOSE
- Federal agencies would lose the ability to restrict meat sales even in situations involving serious public health or food safety concerns.
- If a future outbreak or contamination issue arose, agencies could be limited in their tools to protect consumers by pulling products from shelves.
- The bill could conflict with existing food safety frameworks by restricting agency flexibility to respond to new scientific findings about health risks.
- Broad language barring any restriction on animal products could complicate routine regulatory actions unrelated to dietary policy.
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