Resolution to Block USDA Electronic Eartag Rule for Cattle and Bison

Where This Stands

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Committee

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts livestock producers and ranchers by determining whether they must comply with new federal electronic tracking requirements for cattle and bison moving across state lines.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cattle and bison producers

These producers are subject to the USDA rule regarding official identification requirements for interstate movement of their livestock.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules through a joint resolution of disapproval. context

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that mandates the use of electronic identification eartags for interstate movement of cattle and bison. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the rule, preventing it from taking effect or remaining in force.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly impacts livestock producers and ranchers by determining whether they must comply with new federal electronic tracking requirements for cattle and bison moving across state lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a specific USDA regulation requiring electronic eartags for cattle and bison.

Is the electronic eartag rule currently in effect?

The resolution refers to the rule published on May 9, 2024; the resolution's purpose is to ensure that rule has no legal force.

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedsenate1/14/2026CONGRESSOfficial roll call ↗

On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 98

Total

200

Yes

100

No

100

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

How they voted (200)

+ 176 more

Outcome not reportedsenate1/8/2026CONGRESSOfficial roll call ↗

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Total

200

Yes

104

No

94

Present

0

Not Voting

2

Abstain

0

How they voted (200)

+ 176 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution demonstrates the use of the Congressional Review Act to challenge specific technical agricultural regulations.

Department of Agriculture

Connected Entities

date89 Fed. Reg. 39540“Date of the rule publication”Map →

organizationDepartment of Agriculture“Submitted the rule”Map →

organizationHouse of Representatives“Will need to pass the resolution”Map →

personMs. Lummis“Introduced the resolution”Map →

dateMay 9, 2024“Date of the rule publication”Map →

organizationSenate“Introduced the joint resolution”Map →

personMr. Barrasso“Co-sponsored the resolution”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy65
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Entertainment10
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