A bill to restrict changes in the standards for slaughter cattle and carcass beef, and to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a different and nondeceptive grade of beef.

Summary

Repeals the revisions of the Official United States Standards with respect to the grading of carcass beef and slaughter cattle. States that no change shall become effective in grade designations or specifications for slaughter cattle or carcass beef which provides for a higher grade designation for such cattle or carcass than would exist under current standards. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations to establish a different and non deceptive grade designation and specification for beef.

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Timeline

1. 25 February 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 February 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 February 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 February 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] · R · Sponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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