Bill · H.R. 1116· House(119-HR-1116)
REAL Meat Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/7/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Sponsored by
- Warren Davidson
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Right to Eat Authentic and Legitimate Meat Act of 2025,'' seeks to prohibit the use of Federal funds to support cell-cultured meat. It defines cell-cultured meat as meat sourced from animal cells and artificially produced in a laboratory. Under this act, federal funds cannot be used for research, meatpacking support, or the promotion of such products. It also prohibits receiving assistance under Secretary of Agriculture programs for products containing cell-cultured meat as an ingredient. However, the bill includes an exemption for NASA funds intended for off-planet consumption.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Traditional livestock farmers may benefit from the reduction of competition from subsidized cell-cultured meat products.
Does this put more into space exploration?+1
The bill preserves NASA's ability to fund cell-cultured meat research specifically for space travel purposes.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
Rural economic interests often align with traditional meat production industries supported by this bill.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this put more money into scientific research?-3
The bill explicitly prohibits federal funding for research into cell-cultured meat technology.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Business owners in the cell-cultured meat and biotechnology sectors will lose potential federal support and subsidies.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2
Limiting development of cell-cultured meat may indirectly impact efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of traditional livestock agriculture.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restriction of Federal spending on lab-grown meat: By preventing the use of federal funds for the production, advancement, or enhancement of cell-cultured meat, the bill limits how taxpayer money is directed toward products artificially produced in a laboratory (Section 2(a)).
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Protection of traditional meat assistance: The bill ensures that any assistance or benefits provided through programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture cannot be used for products that include cell-cultured meat as an ingredient (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitation of research and development: The bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for conducting or supporting research on cell-cultured meat (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Impact on meatpacking and industry groups: The act prevents federal support for meatpacking plants, organizations, or groups that relate to cell-cultured meat (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Restriction on promotion: The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for the promotion and advertisement of cell-cultured meat (Section 2(a)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+1Increases Scientific Research Funding-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1Increases Job Creation-2Improves Economic Growth-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina