The resolution, introduced on February 17, 2025, expresses the support of the West Virginia Legislature for the federal Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act (PRIME Act). It highlights the vulnerabilities in the U.S. food supply chain exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the dominance of a few major processors in the meat industry. The resolution notes the growing consumer preference for locally produced food and points out that current federal regulations restrict farmers from selling meat outside their immediate circle unless it is processed at federally inspected facilities, which may be inconveniently located for many farmers.

The PRIME Act aims to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to allow for the intrastate distribution of custom-slaughtered meat, thereby enabling farmers to sell directly to consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores within their states. This change is seen as a way to enhance the resilience of the food supply by increasing the number of local processing facilities. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to send a certified copy to key federal leaders, advocating for the passage of the PRIME Act.