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SRES711Referred to Committee

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-04-30
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Pete Ricketts
Pete Ricketts
Republican · NE · Senator
Votes with party: 75.9% (850 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$7,500k
  • Progressive Groups$525k
  • Tech & Internet$43k

Full profile: /officials/R000618

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)Original· 2026-04-30
  • Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)Original· 2026-04-30
  • Deb Fischer (R-NE)Original· 2026-04-30
  • James Lankford (R-OK)Original· 2026-04-30
  • Roger Marshall (R-KS)Original· 2026-04-30

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-05-13

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryDischarged From · 2026-05-13

Previously

  • Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry CommitteeReferred To · 2026-04-30
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryReferred To · 2026-04-30

Plain-English Summary

This resolution supports the designation of May 2026 as National Beef Month.

Plain-English rewrite of the Congressional Research Service summary published on Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed.

Subjects

Agriculture and Food

Full Bill Text

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 711 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``National Beef Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 30, 2026 Mr. Ricketts (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``National Beef Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers. Whereas, in 2024, cattle production accounted for the largest share of cash receipts for agricultural commodities in the United States at $112,100,000,000; Whereas the United States is one of the top producers of beef in the world, accounting for 19 percent of global production; Whereas the United States raises more than 86,200,000 head of cattle accounting for approximately 6 percent of the global cattle inventory; Whereas the United States has the largest inventory of fed cattle in the world; Whereas beef provides 25 grams of high-quality protein per 3-ounce serving; and Whereas beef contains essential nutrients which help the body convert food into energy and support immune health and brain function, including-- (1) iron, which helps with oxygen absorption; (2) choline, which supports nervous system development; (3) vitamins B6 and B12, which maintains brain function; (4) phosphorous, which builds bones and teeth; (5) zinc, which maintains immune system function; (6) niacin, which supports energy production and metabolism; (7) riboflavin, which converts food into energy; and (8) selenium, which promotes cell health: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) supports the designation of May 2026 as ``National Beef Month''; and (2) recognizes that-- (A) historically, cattle production has contributed about 22 percent of the total cash receipts for agricultural commodities of the United States; (B) the United States is also the largest consumer of beef in the world and primarily consumes high-value, grain-fed beef; and (C) beef is an excellent source of nutritious protein. <all>
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