What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SJRES 98.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-18.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/sjres98/BILLS-118sjres98is.htm

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of SJRES 98

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Congressional Disapproval of Electronic Eartags Rule for Cattle and Bison.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Blocking the USDA Rule: Congress is opposing the mandatory use of electronic eartags (EID) for identifying cattle and bison. No New Mandates for Ranchers: If the resolution passes, livestock producers will not be forced to purchase and implement costly EID equipment. Status Quo in Animal Identification: Existing methods for animal identification will remain in place, without the requirement to switch to an electronic system.

This Congressional resolution aims to block a new Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that mandates the use of electronic identification eartags (EID) as the official method for identifying cattle and bison. If Congress approves this resolution, the USDA rule will be nullified, meaning ranchers will not be required to incur costs and implement the new electronic tracking system. Citizens might see an impact on food costs and food safety procedures related to animal tracking.

Key points

Blocking the USDA Rule: Congress is opposing the mandatory use of electronic eartags (EID) for identifying cattle and bison.

No New Mandates for Ranchers: If the resolution passes, livestock producers will not be forced to purchase and implement costly EID equipment.

Status Quo in Animal Identification: Existing methods for animal identification will remain in place, without the requirement to switch to an electronic system.

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Additional Information

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison".

Print number: SJRES 98

Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Process start date: 2024-06-18

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Congressional Disapproval of Electronic Eartags Rule for Cattle and Bison.

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