Bill · S. 2233· Senate(119-S-2233)
U.S.A. Beef Act
- Introduced
- 7/9/2025
- Last activity
- 7/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Rounds
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "U.S.A. Beef Act," aims to change the Federal Meat Inspection Act. It focuses on modifying the requirements for cattle meat products to use the "Product of U.S.A." label. Under this proposal, such a label could only be used if the meat is exclusively from cattle that were born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States. However, these specific labeling rules would not apply to meat intended for export to foreign countries.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
Domestic cattle farmers benefit from the stricter definitions of the 'Product of U.S.A.' label.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by ensuring more accurate labeling of beef provenance.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
Rural farming communities may see economic benefits from the strengthened domestic labeling.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Strict Labeling Standards: The bill requires that for a product to be labeled "Product of U.S.A.," the cattle must be exclusively born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States (Section 2, paragraph 1). This ensures that the label represents a specific domestic standard for the entire lifecycle of the animal.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No change for exports: The new labeling requirements do not apply to meat that is intended and offered for export to a foreign country (Section 2, paragraph 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+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate