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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.
12/14/2023, 4:33 PM
Summary of Bill S 480
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 480
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 480
Bill S 480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2023. Bill S 480 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill S 480's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of February 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 480
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 480
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 480
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 480
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