Bill

SRES 241

A 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.

119th Congress Introduced by John Cornyn and 3 co-sponsors

Senate resolution endorses May 2025 as National Beef Month; non-binding, highlights cattle industry’s economic role and beef as nutritious protein, with no new laws or costs.

Introduced in Senate

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Bill Summary · SRES 241

Summary of S. Res. 241 (2025)

A Senate resolution expressing support for designating May 2025 as “National Beef Month,” highlighting the cattle industry’s economic and nutritional roles. This is a non-binding resolution, not a law.

Purpose and Intent

Declare Senate support for designated recognition of May 2025 as National Beef Month.
Acknowledge the cattle industry’s historical and ongoing contributions to U.S. agriculture and consumer markets, and promote beef as a nutritious protein source.

Key Provisions

The Senate expresses support for designating May 2025 as National Beef Month.
Recognition statements include:
- Cattle production historically accounts for about 17% of total cash receipts for agricultural commodities, of roughly $520 billion.
- The United States is the world's largest consumer of beef, largely of high-value, grain-fed beef.
- Beef is an excellent source of nutritious protein.

Affected Parties and Impact

Primarily a recognition/awareness measure affecting the beef industry, agricultural sectors, and consumers.
Being a resolution, it does not impose new obligations, authorize spending, or create enforceable policy.
May influence federal framing, public awareness, and industry sentiment regarding beef production and consumption.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced in the Senate on May 21, 2025.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (CR S3064 citation in the Congressional Record).
Status: Introduced and referred; no further action listed in the provided text.

Notes for Readers

This is a concurrent expression of support, not a statutory designation or funding mechanism.
If enacted as a resolution, it would signal legislative endorsement of recognizing May 2025 as National Beef Month and accompany related messaging from Congress and the industry.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.