Question 3

Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

Key Points: 
  • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
  • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
  • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
  • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

Prop 12 Enforcement Begins: Landmark Crate-Free Animal Welfare Law Fully Implemented in New Year

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Beginning January 1, 2024, fresh pork sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.

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  • Beginning January 1, 2024, fresh pork sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.
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    Beginning January 1, fresh pork, including bacon, sold in California and Massachusetts must be gestation-crate free as the two states’ historic animal welfare laws—Proposition 12 and Question 3—are fully implemented and enforceable.
  • Prop 12 is the right thing for both the animals and farmers, but it needs to be done in a structured manner where pork producers have support and dedicated markets.
  • While gestation crates are the dominant industry practice today, they are out of touch with consumer expectations on base-level humane animal care.

Massachusetts State Law Delay Keeps Breakfast on the Table

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The suit also asks the court to find the law unconstitutional.

Key Points: 
  • The suit also asks the court to find the law unconstitutional.
  • The state law, known as Question 3 (Q3), was a 2016 Massachusetts ballot initiative set to go into effect on Aug. 15, 2022.
  • Going further than Prop 12, the Massachusetts law would not allow the transshipment of whole pork through the state jeopardizing an estimated $2 billion worth of pork that moves into neighboring New England states.
  • Pig farmers and swine veterinarians are in the best position to make decisions about how to care for their animals.

Humane Farming Association Condemns Passage of Massachusetts "Rotten Egg Bill"

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BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) today denounced the passage by the Massachusetts House of Representatives ofS.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) today denounced the passage by the Massachusetts House of Representatives ofS.
  • "Whether you supported Question 3 or not, every Massachusetts resident should be outraged by legislators' decision to overturn election results," Miller said.
  • "This Rotten Egg Billis a devastating setback to farm-animal protection and a major betrayal of Massachusetts voters."
  • The Humane Farming Association (HFA) is dedicated to the protection of farm animals and operates the nation's largest farm-animal sanctuary.