BEEF Act
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Latest action (17 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
The proposed bill, known as the BEEF Act, would suspend a recent presidential proclamation that aimed to increase foreign beef imports. It would also require future presidential actions that expand beef imports to be submitted to Congress for approval. Additionally, the bill would establish a Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board within the Department of Agriculture.
This advisory board would be tasked with developing a strategy to rebuild the American cattle herd, boost domestic beef production, reduce regulations for ranchers, and work towards making beef more affordable for consumers. The board would include the Secretary of Agriculture and eleven appointed members representing various groups, such as ranchers, experts on food affordability, stockyard representatives, academics, cattle feeders, processors, and economists.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Agriculture. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, and potentially a vote by the full House and then the Senate if it proceeds. The advisory board established by the bill would terminate four years after the act becomes law.
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Timeline
17 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. 10509 do?
- The proposed bill, known as the BEEF Act, would suspend a recent presidential proclamation that aimed to increase foreign beef imports. It would also require future presidential actions that expand beef imports to be submitted to Congress for approval. Additionally, the bill would establish a Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board within the Department of Agriculture. This advisory board would be tasked with developing a strategy to rebuild the American cattle herd, boost domestic beef production, reduce regulations for ranchers, and work towards making beef more affordable for consumers. The board would include the Secretary of Agriculture and eleven appointed members representing various groups, such as ranchers, experts on food affordability, stockyard representatives, academics, cattle feeders, processors, and economists. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committees on Ways and Means and Agriculture. Its next steps would involve consideration by these committees, and potentially a vote by the full House and then the Senate if it proceeds. The advisory board established by the bill would terminate four years after the act becomes law.
- Has H.R. 10509 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10509. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10509?
- H.R. 10509 was sponsored by Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] (D-NM), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10509?
- 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. (17 Sep 2026).
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