The USDA's $14.54 million funding increase provided critical support for state meat and poultry inspection programs, strengthening the food supply chain.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced she will exercise the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) authority to provide a funding increase of $14.5 million in reimbursements to states for meat and poultry inspection programs.

President Trump is committed to ensuring Americans have access to a safe, affordable food supply,” Rollins said. “Today I exercised my authority to robustly fund state meat and poultry inspection programs to ensure states can continue to partner with USDA to deliver effective and efficient food safety inspection.