MO HCR48

Opposes the federal Egg Products Inspection Act of 2012 (H.R. 3798), which would mandate all commercial egg producers transition to colony cages by the end of 2029 and nullify existing state laws regulating egg production.

Objects that the bill codifies a 2011 agreement between United Egg Producers and the Humane Society of the United States, allowing an animal rights group to set federal production standards based on political goals rather than science.

Argues the legislation sets a dangerous precedent for federal government mandates on how other livestock should be housed and produced, infringing on states' rights to regulate agriculture according to their own needs.

Notes Missouri's significant agricultural interests, ranking second to Texas in farms and beef livestock, with agricultural sectors contributing over $12 billion directly and $31 billion total to the state economy while employing approximately 250,000 people.

Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of this resolution to U.S. Senate and House leadership and all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation urging opposition to H.R. 3798.