September 2, 2026
Mr. Figures introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To nullify the Presidential proclamation relating to Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer and prohibit the reduction of tariffs, duties, or other fees with respect to beef and beef products imported into the United States.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Beef Producers Act
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Sec. 2. Nullification of Presidential proclamation relating to Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer
Presidential proclamation 11059 of August 26, 2026, titled Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American consumer
(91 Fed. Reg. 55989), shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry out such Presidential proclamation.
Sec. 3. Prohibition on reduction of tariffs, duties, or other fees with respect to beef and beef product imports
The President, or any other official, may not waive, suspend, or otherwise reduce a tariff, duty, or other fee on beef or beef products, imported into the United States unless Congress enacts such a waiver, suspension, or reduction, into law or declares a state of emergency with respect to the American domestic beef supply.