S. 3099: Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act of 2025

This bill aims to modify existing laws related to the sale and distribution of meat and poultry products inspected at the state level. The proposed changes would allow certain state-inspected meat and poultry products to be sold and shipped across state lines via the internet directly to consumers. The key elements of the bill include:

Overview of Proposed Changes

• The bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act.
• It permits retail stores, restaurants, and similar establishments to sell state-inspected meat and poultry products over the internet and ship them directly to household consumers.
• The products must be shipped in normal retail quantities and cannot be exported to foreign countries.

Specific Amendments to the Federal Meat Inspection Act

• The bill clarifies that internet sales and shipping of state-inspected meat products are allowed.
• Modifications to the text of the act include changing terminology and clearing ambiguities regarding who is responsible for inspections.

Specific Amendments to the Poultry Products Inspection Act

• Similar to the meat inspection act, this legislation allows the internet sale and shipment of state-inspected poultry products to consumers.
• Clarifications regarding the terminology and structure of the act are also included to ensure consistency and clarity.

Goals of the Bill

• To expand market opportunities for local and state-inspected producers by allowing them to reach consumers beyond their immediate geographical area.
• To provide consumers with more options for purchasing meat and poultry products.

Potential Impact on State-Inspected Products

The bill is designed to facilitate greater access to meat and poultry products that have already been inspected by states, potentially boosting local economies and industry growth in the food sector.

Relevant Companies

• TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. may see changes in the competitive landscape as smaller, state-inspected producers enter the market with online sales capabilities.
• HRL - Hormel Foods Corporation could potentially face increased competition from smaller state-inspected operations that can offer local products directly to consumers.
• PFG - Performance Food Group could experience shifts in sourcing and distribution as state-inspected poultry products become more accessible through e-commerce.