Nunn introduces bill to suspend Trump’s beef imports, bolster US herd
Representative Zach Nunn introduced a bipartisan bill to suspend a policy allowing increased foreign beef imports. Co-sponsored by Representative Gabe Vasquez, the legislation aims to bolster domestic herds and lower prices. The bill also seeks to establish congressional oversight for future executive branch beef import decisions.
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn is calling for the suspension of President Donald Trump’s initiative allowing more foreign beef into the U.S. and for congressional oversight of future beef import decisions from the executive branch. Nunn announced a bipartisan bill Wednesday, with Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico, aimed at increasing domestic beef and lowering […]
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