Protecting American Beef Producers Act
Sponsored By: Representative Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would preserve existing beef import tariffs by nullifying Presidential Proclamation 11059 and blocking federal funds from implementing that proclamation.
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- Domestic beef producers: would keep current tariff protections unless Congress enacts a change or a declared domestic beef supply emergency allows a waiver.
- Beef importers and foreign suppliers: would be barred from receiving tariff waivers, suspensions, or reductions without congressional action or a declared emergency tied to domestic beef supply.
- Executive branch and federal agencies: would be prevented from obligating or spending federal funds to carry out Proclamation 11059.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Stops presidential cuts to beef tariffs
If enacted, the bill would cancel Presidential Proclamation 11059 of August 26, 2026, titled "Further Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American consumer" (91 Fed. Reg. 55989). The bill would say that proclamation has no force or effect and that no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to carry it out. The bill would also stop the President and federal officials from waiving, suspending, or reducing any tariff, duty, or other fee on beef or beef products imported into the United States unless Congress enacts that change into law or a state of emergency is declared for the domestic beef supply. If passed, this would protect U.S. beef producers from executive tariff relief and limit agency actions, while importers and some consumers could face restricted relief or higher prices.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2]
AL • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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