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HR1116119th Congress

REAL Meat Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

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Summary

Would bar federal funding for cell-cultured meat. It would prohibit federal funds for research, production, promotion, and USDA support for meat that is sourced from animal cells and produced in a laboratory, while carving out an exception for NASA use intended for off-planet consumption.

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  • Meatpacking plants and related organizations could not receive federal support tied to cell-cultured meat. This covers assistance aimed at production or advancement of those products.
  • Federal research and promotional dollars for cell-cultured meat would be blocked. That includes funding for research and for promotion or advertising using federal funds.
  • Products that include cell-cultured meat could not receive assistance or other benefits under programs run by the Secretary of Agriculture. The only federal exception is for NASA funds used for cell-cultured meat meant for off-planet consumption.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

NASA exception for space-grown meat

If enacted, NASA could use its federal funds for cultured meat only when the food is meant for off‑planet use. The exemption would not cover other agencies or Earth use. It would apply to direct and indirect support. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Federal funds blocked for lab-grown meat

If enacted, federal agencies would be barred from using funds to back lab-grown (cell‑cultured) meat. The ban would cover research, support for related plants or groups, USDA assistance for products that include cultured meat, and promotion or ads. It would apply to direct and indirect support. A narrow NASA carve‑out for off‑planet use is described separately. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/7/2025

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 2/7/2025

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 2/10/2025

  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

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