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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``National Beef Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating May 2025 as "National Beef Month". The resolution recognizes that cattle production is the largest source of agricultural cash receipts in the United States at $88.4 billion and notes that the United States produces 19 percent of global beef production with the world's largest inventory of fed cattle. The resolution highlights the nutritional content of beef, noting that it provides high-quality protein and essential nutrients including iron, B vitamins, zinc, phosphorous, and other minerals that support various body functions. The resolution recognizes beef as an important agricultural commodity and nutritious protein source.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
3 cosponsors
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
Actions (2)
- May 21, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S3064) · senate
- May 21, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 21, 2025
Mr. Ricketts (for himself, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as “National Beef Month” to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.
Whereas cattle production accounts for largest share of cash receipts for agricultural commodities in the United States at $88,400,000,000; Whereas the United States produces the most beef in the world, accounting for 19 percent of global production; Whereas the United States raises more than 92,000,000 head of cattle accounting for 6 percent of global production; 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 2025 as “National Beef Month”; and
(2) recognizes that—
(A) historically, cattle production has contributed about 17 percent of the $520,000,000,000 in total cash receipts for agricultural commodities;
(B) the United States is also the largest consumer of beef in the world, primarily high-value, grain-fed beef; and
(C) beef is an excellent source of nutritious protein. <all>
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