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PLAY IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO CONSUMERS
Mr. RICKETTS (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:
S. Res. 711
Whereas, in 2024, cattle production accounted for the
largest share of cash receipts for agricultural commodities
in the United States at $112,100,000,000;
Whereas the United States is one of the top producers of
beef in the world, accounting for 19 percent of global
production;
Whereas the United States raises more than 86,200,000 head
of cattle accounting for approximately 6 percent of the
global cattle inventory;
Whereas the United States has the largest inventory of fed
cattle in the world;
Whereas beef provides 25 grams of high-quality protein per
3-ounce serving; and
Whereas beef contains essential nutrients which help the
body convert food into energy and support immune health and
brain function, including—
(1) iron, which helps with oxygen absorption;
(2) choline, which supports nervous system development;
(3) vitamins B6 and B12, which maintains brain function;
(4) phosphorous, which builds bones and teeth;
(5) zinc, which maintains immune system function;
(6) niacin, which supports energy production and
metabolism;
(7) riboflavin, which converts food into energy; and
(8) selenium, which promotes cell health: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved,
That the Senate—
(1) supports the designation of May 2026 as “National Beef
Month”; and
(2) recognizes that—
(A) historically, cattle production has contributed about
22 percent of the total cash receipts for agricultural
commodities of the United States;
(B) the United States is also the largest consumer of beef
in the world and primarily consumes high-value, grain-fed
beef; and
(C) beef is an excellent source of nutritious protein.