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U.S.A. Beef Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1604
Bill 118 hr 1604, also known as the U.S.A. Beef Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote and support the American beef industry by increasing domestic consumption of U.S.-produced beef products.
The U.S.A. Beef Act includes provisions that aim to achieve this goal through various means. One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a marketing program to promote the benefits of consuming American beef. This program would be funded through a fee assessed on beef producers and importers, with the goal of increasing awareness and demand for U.S.-produced beef.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support research and development in the beef industry, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of American beef products. This includes funding for research on new technologies and practices that can enhance the competitiveness of U.S. beef producers in the global market. Furthermore, the U.S.A. Beef Act also includes provisions to address trade barriers that may hinder the export of American beef products. This includes measures to strengthen trade agreements and negotiations to ensure fair access to international markets for U.S. beef producers. Overall, the U.S.A. Beef Act is aimed at supporting and promoting the American beef industry through various initiatives, including marketing programs, research and development funding, and efforts to address trade barriers. The ultimate goal of the bill is to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-produced beef products and enhance the competitiveness of American beef producers in the global market.
The U.S.A. Beef Act includes provisions that aim to achieve this goal through various means. One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a marketing program to promote the benefits of consuming American beef. This program would be funded through a fee assessed on beef producers and importers, with the goal of increasing awareness and demand for U.S.-produced beef.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to support research and development in the beef industry, with a focus on improving the quality and safety of American beef products. This includes funding for research on new technologies and practices that can enhance the competitiveness of U.S. beef producers in the global market. Furthermore, the U.S.A. Beef Act also includes provisions to address trade barriers that may hinder the export of American beef products. This includes measures to strengthen trade agreements and negotiations to ensure fair access to international markets for U.S. beef producers. Overall, the U.S.A. Beef Act is aimed at supporting and promoting the American beef industry through various initiatives, including marketing programs, research and development funding, and efforts to address trade barriers. The ultimate goal of the bill is to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-produced beef products and enhance the competitiveness of American beef producers in the global market.
Congressional Summary of HR 1604
U.S.A. Beef Act
This bill modifies label requirements for meat food products of cattle.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the label of cattle meat or a meat food product of cattle from bearing the phrase Product of U.S.A. unless such meat or meat food product is exclusively derived from one or more cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.
The requirement does not apply to cattle meat or a meat food product of cattle that is intended and offered for export to a foreign country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1604
Bill HR 1604 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1604 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1604's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of April 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1604
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1604
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1604
U.S.A. Beef Act
U.S.A. Beef Act
To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to modify requirements for a meat food product of cattle to bear a "Product of U.S.A." label, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1604
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