119-sres241

[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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