[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 241 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 241

 Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``National Beef 
   Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United 
                       States, and to consumers.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 21, 2025

Mr. Ricketts (for himself, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Cornyn) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as ``National Beef 
   Month'' to recognize the important role cattle play in the United 
                       States, and to consumers.

Whereas cattle production accounts for largest share of cash receipts for 
        agricultural commodities in the United States at $88,400,000,000;
Whereas the United States produces the most beef in the world, accounting for 19 
        percent of global production;
Whereas the United States raises more than 92,000,000 head of cattle accounting 
        for 6 percent of global production;
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 2025 as ``National Beef 
        Month''; and
            (2) recognizes that--
                    (A) historically, cattle production has contributed 
                about 17 percent of the $520,000,000,000 in total cash 
                receipts for agricultural commodities;
                    (B) the United States is also the largest consumer 
                of beef in the world, primarily high-value, grain-fed 
                beef; and
                    (C) beef is an excellent source of nutritious 
                protein.
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