A bill to impose quotas on the importation of beef in order to assure an adequate supply of quality beef at stable prices for the American consumer.
Beef Import Act - Subjects specified kinds of preserved beef and veal products to the policy of Congress related to the restriction of beef imports. Revises the formula for the determination of beef and veal import quotas.
Revises the criteria under which the President may suspend a proclamation limiting beef and veal imports to permit such suspension only during a national emergency or when the supply of such products is inadequate because of a natural disaster, to meet domestic supply at reasonable prices.
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to study the regional economic impact of imports of beef and veal and report the results of such study to the Ways and Means Committee of the House and to the Finance Committee of the Senate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
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