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Food Safety: Halting Beef Imports from Brazil

New rules immediately stop beef imports from Brazil into the U.S. to investigate their safety. A special group of experts will be formed to assess the risks and make recommendations. This aims to protect consumer health and ensure the food on tables is safe.
Key points
Immediate halt of beef and beef product imports from Brazil.
Establishment of a working group with food safety experts and federal agency representatives.
The group will evaluate threats and recommend whether Brazilian beef imports should be allowed again.
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Print number: 117_S_3230
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Process start date: 2021-11-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the food safety threat posed by beef imported from Brazil, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3230.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate halt of beef and beef product imports from Brazil.
  • Establishment of a working group with food safety experts and federal agency representatives.
  • The group will evaluate threats and recommend whether Brazilian beef imports should be allowed again.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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