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Proposed Ban on Cell-Cultured Meat for U.S. Military

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6033

June 24, 2026

military defense spending food policy cell-cultured meat appropriations

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would legally restrict the Department of Defense from spending 2027 funds on lab-grown meat products for military food supplies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency is prohibited from using its fiscal year 2027 budget to procure or develop cell-cultured meat for military food supplies.

United States Armed Forces

The amendment restricts the types of food products that can be procured for the feeding of military members.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which sets funding levels and policies for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Marshall has submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense budget bill that would prohibit the Department of Defense from using federal funds to develop or purchase products for military personnel.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It prevents the Department of Defense from spending money on cell-cultured (lab-grown) meat to feed military personnel during 2027.

Has this amendment been passed?

No, it has been submitted and , which is a procedural step before further consideration.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would legally restrict the Department of Defense from spending 2027 funds on lab-grown meat products for military food supplies.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Preemptive restriction on food technology

The amendment seeks to codify a ban on a specific food technology within military procurement before it has been widely adopted.

Department of Defense United States Armed Forces

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency that would be restricted from purchasing cell-cultured meat.”Map →

personMr. Marshall“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationUnited States Armed Forces“The military personnel who would be affected by the food procurement policy.”Map →

Sources

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