US HB3076

Requires USDA to establish within 18 months a free searchable database of peer-reviewed validation studies and publish model HACCP plans for small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments (slaughter-only, processing-only, and combined operations)

Increases the maximum federal cost-share for state meat and poultry inspection programs from 50% to 65%, and raises the federal share for Cooperative Interstate Shipment program costs from 60% to 80%

Expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment program eligibility by raising the employee threshold from 25 to 50 employees, and requires USDA to conduct outreach to at least 25% of non-participating states annually from fiscal years 2026-2031

Creates the Processing Resilience Grant Program with $20 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2026-2031, providing competitive grants up to $500,000 to small processors for equipment, facilities, HACCP plan development, cold storage, and safety supplies

Establishes meat and poultry processing training programs with $10 million authorized annually for institutional career training at community colleges and vocational schools, plus $10 million annually for processor-based apprenticeship programs at covered establishments