Bill · H.R. 8960· House(119-HR-8960)
Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 6/15/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a subsidy program for eligible producers. This program is designed to provide payments to offset revenue losses linked to direct-to-market beef sales. A subsidy year is triggered if direct-to-market beef sales drop by 25 percent or more compared to a specific five-year average. Eligible producers must use local processors and engage in direct-to-market sales for at least half of their production. Payments are calculated based on beef cattle prices and the weight of the cattle, subject to specific caps. The Act authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
The bill directly provides financial relief and subsidies to farmers and ranchers specializing in beef production.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets producers of beef through financial subsidies to offset revenue losses.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill provides targeted financial subsidies to help local beef producers mitigate revenue losses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial support for producers: The bill establishes a subsidy program to make payments to eligible producers for revenue losses associated with direct-to-market sales of beef (Section 2(a)).
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Support for local economic activity: The program requires the use of a local processor, which is a slaughter facility located in the same state or within 200 miles of the producer (Section 2(g)(5)).
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Compensation for specific losses: Payments are made based on a calculation involving the average beef cattle price from the previous five years compared to the price in the subsidy year (Section 2(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict eligibility requirements: To receive a payment, a producer must meet several criteria, including using a local processor and ensuring that at least 50 percent of their beef production is sold through direct-to-market sales (Section 2(g)(3)).
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Strict documentation burdens: Producers must submit documentation such as receipts, invoices, or sale records to demonstrate they used a local processor and completed direct-to-market sales (Section 2(c)).
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Payment limitations: There is a cap of $500 per head of cattle and a total maximum payment cap of $100,000 per producer for a subsidy year (Section 2(d)(2)).
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+7Good For Rural Residents+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House