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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

USA118th CongressSJRES-62| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2024
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (12)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) titled Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay and published on November 14, 2023. The final rule allows for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay into the United States under certain conditions. The United States prohibits or restricts the importation of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In response to a request from Paraguay to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United States, APHIS conducted a risk analysis. APHIS concluded that fresh beef could be safely imported from Paraguay, provided that certain conditions are met. These conditions include that (1) FMD has not been diagnosed in the exporting region within the previous 12 months; (2) the meat originated from premises where FMD has not been present during the lifetime of any bovines slaughtered for U.S. meat export; and (3) APHIS may periodically conduct on-site evaluations and subsequent inspections of the slaughter facilities, records, and operations.

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Timeline
Feb 26, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 11, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
Mar 11, 2024
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 12, 2024
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Mar 21, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
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Mar 21, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 23, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 26, 2024
Received in the House.
Mar 26, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • February 26, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 11, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.


  • March 11, 2024
    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • March 12, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.


  • March 21, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
    View Vote


  • March 21, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 23, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 26, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • March 26, 2024
    Held at the desk.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-115: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal and plant healthCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureFood industry and servicesLatin AmericaMeatParaguayTrade restrictions

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

USA118th CongressSJRES-62| Senate 
| Updated: 3/26/2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) titled Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay and published on November 14, 2023. The final rule allows for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay into the United States under certain conditions. The United States prohibits or restricts the importation of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In response to a request from Paraguay to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United States, APHIS conducted a risk analysis. APHIS concluded that fresh beef could be safely imported from Paraguay, provided that certain conditions are met. These conditions include that (1) FMD has not been diagnosed in the exporting region within the previous 12 months; (2) the meat originated from premises where FMD has not been present during the lifetime of any bovines slaughtered for U.S. meat export; and (3) APHIS may periodically conduct on-site evaluations and subsequent inspections of the slaughter facilities, records, and operations.

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Timeline
Feb 26, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 11, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
Mar 11, 2024
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 12, 2024
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
Mar 21, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
View Vote
Mar 21, 2024
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 23, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 26, 2024
Received in the House.
Mar 26, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • February 26, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 11, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.


  • March 11, 2024
    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).


  • March 12, 2024
    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.


  • March 21, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
    View Vote


  • March 21, 2024
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


  • March 23, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • March 26, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • March 26, 2024
    Held at the desk.
Jon Tester

Jon Tester

Democratic Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (12)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-115: Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAnimal and plant healthCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureFood industry and servicesLatin AmericaMeatParaguayTrade restrictions