Require that beef products labeled as a product of the United States are derived from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the country.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with U.S.A. Beef Act?
The U.S.A. Beef Act is currently stalled in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry after being referred there on July 8, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act on proposals. No action has occurred on this bill since July 8, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by U.S.A. Beef Act (S. 2233 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since July 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1604 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1604 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mike Rounds (R-SD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.