Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025

The Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025 provides targeted support to small and very small poultry and meat processing businesses (defined by a 1996 rule). It creates a free, searchable database of safety validation studies and scale-appropriate model food safety plans for these businesses, and increases federal funding for state inspection programs from 50% to 65%. The bill establishes a grant program offering up to $500,000 per grant to help small processors improve safety, expand capacity, and build resilience. Additionally, it funds training programs to develop workforce skills in meat and poultry processing through partnerships with educational institutions.