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SR711

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced

April 30, 2026

Mr. Ricketts (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as “National Beef Month” to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.

  1. (1) supports the designation of May 2026 as “National Beef Month”; and
  2. (2) recognizes that—
    1. (A) historically, cattle production has contributed about 22 percent of the total cash receipts for agricultural commodities of the United States;
    2. (B) the United States is also the largest consumer of beef in the world and primarily consumes high-value, grain-fed beef; and
    3. (C) beef is an excellent source of nutritious protein.