WHAT WE DO

Not your typical cattlemen’s association…

THE POWER OF GRASSROOTS STRENGTH

The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) remains unwavering in its main policy priority: strengthening the bottom line of the U.S. cattle producer. We know that for your operation to be sustainable for future generations, it must first be profitable. We witnessed the power of grassroots strength this year as we tackled issues like truth in labeling and Hours-of-Service reform, and we look forward to continuing that momentum for many years to come.

Our policy committees worked overtime this year to ensure our success on Capitol Hill. Learn more below!

Our 2022 Policy Accomplishments

Action Center

Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act: Call your Members of Congress and request their support of S. 228 or H.R. 1287. This bill would restore transparency and accountability in the cattle market by establishing regional cash minimums and equipping producers with more market information, including permanently authorizing a cattle contract library.

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American Beef Labeling Act: Call your Members of Congress and request their support of S. 52. This bill reinstates mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to develop a means of reinstating the requirements that complies with the rules of the World Trade Organization. The USTR and the Department of Agriculture must implement the means within one year.

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Committees

Chairman: Justin Tupper, St. Onge, SD
Contact: 605-680-0259 | stonge@rushmore.com
The Marketing & Competition Committee tackles issues related to the cattle marketplace, antitrust laws, and anticompetitive buying practices.

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Chairman: Danni Beer, Keldron, SD
Contact: 701-471-6232 | beerranch@gmail.com

The Truth in Labeling Committee promotes truthful and transparent labeling on U.S. beef products, both through the reestablishment of a country-of-origin labeling program and proper labeling of alternative proteins.

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COMMENT: USDA Answers USCA Petition, Proposes to Close "Product of the U.S.A." Loophole
READ: USCA's Petition to USDA FSIS on Preserving the Terms "Beef" and "Meat"
READ: USCA's Petition to USDA FSIS on Closing the "Product of U.S.A." Loophole
WATCH: Closing a Loophole: New Beef Labeling Requirements Will Fix "Product of the U.S.A." Issue

Co-Chairs: Jack Alexander, MT and Bert Paris, NV
Jack: 775-772-5123 | jack@countgrass.com || Bert: 775-931-0103 | bert.paris@sbcglobal.net

The Public Lands and Environment Committee oversees rules and regulations pertaining to the land, water, soil, and air.

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Chairman: Patrick Robinette
Contact: 252-813-5794 | microsummitprocessors@gmail.com

The Independent Beef Processors Task Force is comprised of independent local, state, and federal meat processors that works to ensure that American beef is an option on every American plate. USCA supports increased competition in the meatpacking sector by increasing the opportunities for independent processors to succeed.

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