SRES 711
Agreed to
Expresses the Senate's support for designating May 2026 as "National Beef Month" and recognizes the role of cattle and beef in the U.S. economy and diet.
Official title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize the important role cattle play in the United States, and to consumers.
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
Senate
Referred
30-APR-2026
Passed
13-MAY-2026
- Supports designating May 2026 as "National Beef Month" to recognize cattle's role in the United States
- Notes that cattle production was the largest share of 2024 agricultural cash receipts, at $112.1 billion
- Recognizes that the United States is the world's largest beef consumer and one of its top producers, accounting for 19 percent of global beef production
- Highlights beef as a source of protein and nutrients such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins
Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 13-MAY-2026).
CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.govAgriculture and Food
■ 4 R■ 1 D
4 Republicans
1 Democrat