The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) has released the following statement after the House Agriculture Committee favorably reported the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act.
Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts encouraged the White House to ensure all states prioritize vaccine access for the diverse meat and poultry workforce.
The North American Meat Institute urged federal authorities to highly prioritize COVID-19 vaccination for industry employees, following healthcare workers and those in long term care facilities.