Bill · H.R. 10229· House(119-HR-10229)
Protecting American Beef Producers Act
- Introduced
- 9/2/2026
- Last activity
- 9/2/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Shomari Figures
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protecting American Beef Producers Act. It completely wipes out a specific presidential proclamation from August 2026 called "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." Under this bill, federal funds cannot be used to carry out that proclamation. It also stops the President or any other official from lowering tariffs, duties, or fees on imported beef and beef products. The only way those fees can be reduced is if Congress passes a law to do it or declares a state of emergency for our domestic beef supply.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
The act specifically protects the economic interests of domestic beef producers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Domestic beef producers and business owners benefit from protected market shares.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Rural economies driven by beef production will benefit from these protections.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3
By preventing tariff reductions, the bill may lead to higher beef prices for consumers.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill restricts the President's unilateral authority to adjust trade tariffs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
Higher beef prices caused by protected tariffs may negatively impact low-income budgets.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 nullifies the presidential proclamation titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer" and stops any federal money from being spent on it, which undoes that specific executive action.
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Section 3 stops the President or any official from lowering tariffs, duties, or fees on imported beef and beef products unless Congress passes a law or declares an emergency regarding the domestic beef supply.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+8Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Middle Class Households-2Good For Retirees-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-2
- 9/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House