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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.

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.

Introduced Apr 30, 2026

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

Referred to
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Legislative subjects (3)
Commemorative events and holidaysLivestockMeat

Summary
  • Expresses Senate support for designating May 2026 as "National Beef Month."
  • Recognizes the role of cattle production in the United States economy, with cattle production accounting for the largest share of agricultural cash receipts in 2024.
  • Recognizes the United States as a top global beef producer, accounting for 19 percent of global production.
  • Notes that beef is a source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients including iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
5 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Pete Ricketts’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • PEARSON & ASSOCIATES $375,987
  • S-3 GROUP $240,517
  • HOLTZMAN VOGEL, PLLC $205,154
  • Employer not reported $81,377
  • BP $57,784

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Pete Ricketts → · Outside spending →

Actions (6)
  1. May 13, 2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. · senate
  2. May 13, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. May 13, 2026 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283) · senate
  4. May 13, 2026 Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Apr 30, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2176) · senate
  6. Apr 30, 2026 Submitted in Senate

Full text

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>

More bills on these subjects (8)

Other bills that carry the most legislative subjects in common with this one (topical discovery — distinct from the procedural related bills above).

  • HR 1 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. (shares 3 subjects)
  • SRES 241 — 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. (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 1654 — CUTS Act (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 4754 — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 852 — Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2025 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 5455 — A bill to amend the Act of July 2, 1962, to authorize intrastate quarantines under extraordinary emergency conditions. (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 2348 — Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Amendments of 1982 (shares 2 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • SRES 241 — 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. · Introduced May 21, 2025 · Cong. 119 79%
  • HRES 1124 — Supporting the designation of March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HRES 527 — Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the critical role dairy plays in maintaining a healthy diet and preserving our Nation's agricultural economy. · Introduced Jun 20, 2025 · Cong. 119 65%
  • SRES 653 — A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". · Passed Senate Mar 19, 2026 · Cong. 119 64%
  • HRES 1132 — Expressing support for the designation of March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 62%
  • SRES 509 — A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day". · Passed Senate Nov 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 62%

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