Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025

The Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025 supports smaller and very small poultry and meat processing establishments through several key provisions. It requires the creation of a free, searchable database of validation studies and model HACCP plans, increases federal funding for state inspection programs from 50% to 65%, and establishes a $20 million annual grant program to help small processors improve health and safety, increase capacity, and comply with regulations. The bill also modifies cooperative shipment rules to better accommodate smaller operations and creates a $10 million annual training program to develop workforce skills in meat and poultry processing. These provisions aim to strengthen the resilience of the small meat and poultry processing sector and improve access to processing facilities for farmers and ranchers. The bill directly affects small meat and poultry processors, state inspection programs, and workers in these industries.