Shomari Figures (D-AL)
Protecting American Beef Producers Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Protecting American Beef Producers Act. It completely wipes out a specific presidential proclamation from August 2026 called "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer." Under this bill, federal funds cannot be used to carry out that proclamation. It also stops the President or any other official from lowering tariffs, duties, or fees on imported beef and beef products. The only way those fees can be reduced is if Congress passes a law to do it or declares a state of emergency for our domestic beef supply.
Yes
- Scored +8
Would farmers be better off under this?
The act specifically protects the economic interests of domestic beef producers.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Domestic beef producers and business owners benefit from protected market shares.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural economies driven by beef production will benefit from these protections.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
By preventing tariff reductions, the bill may lead to higher beef prices for consumers.
- Scored -3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill restricts the President's unilateral authority to adjust trade tariffs.
- Scored -2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Higher beef prices caused by protected tariffs may negatively impact low-income budgets.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 nullifies the presidential proclamation titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer" and stops any federal money from being spent on it, which undoes that specific executive action.
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Section 3 stops the President or any official from lowering tariffs, duties, or fees on imported beef and beef products unless Congress passes a law or declares an emergency regarding the domestic beef supply.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The act specifically protects the economic interests of domestic beef producers. Would business owners be better off under this? — Domestic beef producers and business owners benefit from protected market shares. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural economies driven by beef production will benefit from these protections. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Higher beef prices caused by protected tariffs may negatively impact low-income budgets. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Higher beef prices caused by protected tariffs may negatively impact middle-class budgets. Would retired people be better off under this? — Higher grocery costs may negatively affect those on fixed incomes. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Potential increases in food costs may impact urban consumers more acutely.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — By preventing tariff reductions, the bill may lead to higher beef prices for consumers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill restricts the President's unilateral authority to adjust trade tariffs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — By restricting tariff reductions, the bill may create trade friction or limit trade flexibility.
- 9/2/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House