Bill > S3377

This bill delays the implementation of a proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rule about importing sheep, goats, and related products for one year, and mandates a comprehensive study on the potential impacts of the rule. During this delay period, no federal official can finalize, implement, or enforce the original rule published in July 2016. The Secretary of Agriculture must conduct an extensive study examining multiple aspects of the potential rule's effects, including estimated meat and live animal imports, regional demand for sheep and goat products, COVID-19's impact on market conditions, potential effects on U.S. producers and markets, export opportunities, industry competitiveness, consumer confidence, animal herd health, and potential disease risks. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must submit a detailed report to specified congressional committees, including an analysis of the study's results and recommendations for mitigating any negative effects of the proposed rule. The study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the economic, agricultural, and health implications of the proposed importation rule before its potential implementation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3377/all-info