Protecting American Beef Producers Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10229, the "Protecting American Beef Producers Act," would nullify Presidential Proclamation 11059 (issued August 26, 2026), titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer," declaring it to have no legal force or effect. It also bars any federal funds from being used to carry out that proclamation. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the President or any other federal official from waiving, suspending, or reducing tariffs, duties, or other fees on imported beef and beef products, unless Congress specifically enacts such a change into law or declares a state of emergency regarding the domestic beef supply.
The bill primarily affects the executive branch's authority over trade policy on beef imports, effectively shifting decision-making power on beef tariff reductions back to Congress. It would also affect beef importers and exporters to the U.S., domestic cattle and beef producers, and consumers, since it blocks a recent executive action aimed at lowering beef import costs and restricts future unilateral tariff relief on beef.
The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL) and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Agriculture for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it must be considered, potentially amended, and approved by committee before any vote by the full House, and would then need Senate passage and presidential action (or a veto override) to become law.
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Timeline
2 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10229 do?
- H.R. 10229, the "Protecting American Beef Producers Act," would nullify Presidential Proclamation 11059 (issued August 26, 2026), titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer," declaring it to have no legal force or effect. It also bars any federal funds from being used to carry out that proclamation. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the President or any other federal official from waiving, suspending, or reducing tariffs, duties, or other fees on imported beef and beef products, unless Congress specifically enacts such a change into law or declares a state of emergency regarding the domestic beef supply. The bill primarily affects the executive branch's authority over trade policy on beef imports, effectively shifting decision-making power on beef tariff reductions back to Congress. It would also affect beef importers and exporters to the U.S., domestic cattle and beef producers, and consumers, since it blocks a recent executive action aimed at lowering beef import costs and restricts future unilateral tariff relief on beef. The bill was introduced on September 2, 2026, by Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL) and referred to the House Committees on Ways and Means and Agriculture for consideration within their respective jurisdictions. As an introduced bill, it must be considered, potentially amended, and approved by committee before any vote by the full House, and would then need Senate passage and presidential action (or a veto override) to become law.
- Has H.R. 10229 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10229. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10229?
- H.R. 10229 was sponsored by Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10229?
- Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (2 Sep 2026).
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