A bill to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Brazil, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a working group to (1) evaluate the food safety and animal health threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, and (2) make recommendations regarding whether or not the importation of beef from Brazil should be permitted. The bill also suspends imports of beef from Brazil until the working group submits its recommendations to USDA.

Bill 118 s 480, also known as the "Brazil Beef Safety Evaluation Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to create a working group that will assess the potential risks to food safety and animal health that may be posed by beef imported from Brazil.

The working group established by this bill will be responsible for conducting a thorough evaluation of the safety of Brazilian beef and determining whether any additional measures need to be taken to protect consumers and livestock in the United States. This evaluation will include an assessment of the regulatory standards and practices in place in Brazil, as well as any potential risks associated with the transportation and handling of imported beef.

In addition to evaluating the safety of Brazilian beef, the working group will also be tasked with making recommendations for any necessary changes to current regulations or policies in order to ensure the continued safety of imported beef products. This may include recommendations for increased inspections, testing, or other measures to mitigate any potential risks. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 480 is to ensure that the beef imported from Brazil meets the same high standards for food safety and animal health that are expected of domestically produced beef. By establishing a working group to evaluate these potential risks and make recommendations for improvement, this bill aims to protect consumers and livestock in the United States from any potential threats posed by imported beef from Brazil.