A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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
The bill is called the Banning External Entry of Foreign Beef Act or the BEEF Act. It stops a specific presidential proclamation from August 26, 2026, that was meant to expand foreign beef imports. It also says that future executive actions increasing beef imports must be approved by Congress within 30 days. Additionally, the bill creates a new Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board inside the Department of Agriculture. This board is tasked with helping rebuild the American cattle herd, cutting red tape for ranchers, and keeping beef affordable. Finally, the advisory board will expire four years after the act is passed.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill restricts foreign beef imports and creates an advisory board to reduce red tape and rebuild the American cattle herd for domestic ranchers.
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill establishes a Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board aimed at rebuilding the American cattle herd and supporting ranchers.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
By supporting cattle ranchers and agricultural producers, the bill benefits rural communities dependent on livestock farming.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill suspends a proclamation expanding foreign beef imports and restricts future executive actions increasing beef imports without congressional approval.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section stops the presidential proclamation that expanded foreign beef imports and requires Congress to approve any future executive actions that increase beef imports. This could be seen as positive because it gives your elected officials in Congress a direct say over beef import rules.
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Section 3: This section establishes the Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board to develop strategies to rebuild the American cattle herd, increase domestic beef production, get rid of red tape for American ranchers, and keep beef affordable for consumers. This might be considered positive as it brings together experts, ranchers, and economists to work on lowering costs and supporting domestic production.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section halts the presidential proclamation titled Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer. Because that proclamation was intended to ensure affordable beef, suspending it could potentially lead to higher costs or less availability of beef for consumers.
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 bill restricts foreign beef imports and creates an advisory board to reduce red tape and rebuild the American cattle herd for domestic ranchers. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — By supporting cattle ranchers and agricultural producers, the bill benefits rural communities dependent on livestock farming.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill creates an advisory board dedicated to cutting red tape for American ranchers and supporting livestock operations. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill establishes an advisory board to support domestic cattle ranchers and increase domestic beef production.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation mandates congressional review and approval for executive actions regarding beef import quota expansions. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill requires congressional approval for any future executive actions that increase or expand beef imports.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill establishes a Beef Import and Domestic Supply Advisory Board aimed at rebuilding the American cattle herd and supporting ranchers.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill suspends a proclamation expanding foreign beef imports and restricts future executive actions increasing beef imports without congressional approval.
- 9/17/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa