119-SRES-711 Journalist Public Summary
On May 13, 2026, the Senate agreed by unanimous consent to S.Res. 711, a simple resolution designating May 2026 as “National Beef Month,” spotlighting cattle’s economic role and beef’s nutritional profile; as a simple resolution, it states the Senate’s view and doesn’t change federal law. (legiscan.com)
Public Summary — 119-SRES-711 (National Beef Month)
Headline Summary: The Senate passed a symbolic resolution declaring May 2026 “National Beef Month,” honoring the cattle industry and beef’s role in American diets. (govinfo.gov)
What It Does: S.Res. 711 expresses the Senate’s support for recognizing May 2026 as National Beef Month. The resolution’s preamble cites cattle’s large share of U.S. farm cash receipts and describes beef’s protein and micronutrients; because it’s a simple resolution, it expresses the chamber’s position and does not create or change law or programs. (govinfo.gov)
- Who’s For It: Introduced by Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and co-led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), with cosponsors including Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), and Roger Marshall (R-KS); farm and cattle groups (e.g., Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association) voiced support. (klobuchar.senate.gov)
- Who’s Against It: No formal Senate opposition was recorded; the measure was agreed to by unanimous consent. (legiscan.com)
What’s Next: Nothing further—simple resolutions are completed when adopted by their originating chamber and are not sent to the House or President. This one was agreed to in the Senate on May 13, 2026. (congress.gov)
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