SRES711FEDERAL

Senate Resolution to Designate May 2026 as 'National Beef Month'

Original title: 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.

April 30, 2026

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Last action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.May 13, 2026

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 711 Introduced in Agreed to Senate (IS)] (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 711 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``National Beef Month'' to recognize the important […] 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 May 13, 2026 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as ``National Beef Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United […]

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The Frame

What this does

This serves as a formal statement of congressional recognition for the beef industry and does not mandate new federal spending or regulatory changes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cattle producers

The resolution provides formal congressional recognition of their industry's economic contribution.

U.S. consumers

The resolution highlights the nutritional profile of beef as a protein source.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This expresses formal Senate support for designating May 2026 as 'National Beef Month' to highlight the economic and nutritional role of the U.S. cattle industry. It cites statistics regarding cattle production, global market share, and the nutritional profile of beef.

Key Facts

The Senate is asked to support the designation of May 2026 as 'National Beef Month'.
In 2024, U.S. cattle production generated $112,100,000,000 in cash receipts.
The U.S. produces 19 percent of the world's beef.
The U.S. maintains an inventory of over 86,200,000 head of cattle, representing 6 percent of the global total.
The U.S. holds the world's largest inventory of fed cattle.
Beef provides 25 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving.
Beef contains essential nutrients including iron, choline, vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorous, zinc, niacin, riboflavin, and selenium.
Historically, cattle production accounts for approximately 22 percent of total U.S. agricultural commodity cash receipts.
The U.S. is the world's largest consumer of beef, with a preference for high-value, grain-fed beef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws or regulations?

No, this is a non-binding expressing support for a commemorative month.

Does this resolution authorize any federal funding?

No, the document does not appropriate or authorize any federal funds.

Why It Matters

This serves as a formal statement of congressional recognition for the beef industry and does not mandate new federal spending or regulatory changes.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Nutritional Data in Commemorative Bills

The resolution unusually emphasizes specific nutritional benefits and chemical components of the product being honored, rather than just economic impact.

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →

personMr. Ricketts“Lead sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMs. Klobuchar“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Marshall“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Lankford“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMrs. Fischer“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

personMrs. Hyde-Smith“Co-sponsor of the resolution.”Map →

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