Lucas applauds USDA implementation of Ramp-Up Act by creating grants to increase capacity, expand access in meat and poultry inspection operations

Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $55.2 million in competitive grant funding available through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program. “Throughout the past year, America’s meat producers and processors have faced unprecedented market challenges. At a time when producers are…