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SB3281: Real MEAT Act of 2023 Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act of 2023

: Deb Fischer (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Nov 9, 2023
Health
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat products such as beef and imitation meat products, and for other purposes.

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The Real MEAT Act would require clear labeling rules to help consumers tell the difference between real meat products and imitation or lab-grown meat alternatives. The bill amends federal food safety laws to set standards for how these products can be labeled and marketed. It affects food companies, retailers, and consumers who buy meat products. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been assigned to a .

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