A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 9, 1996

Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to cattle and beef trade issues of: (1) antitrust and international trade barriers; (2) collection and reporting functions; (3) self-regulation; and (4) emergency loan guarantee funding.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R–ID

Committees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

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Actions

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Jul 9, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 9, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7494)
Jul 9, 1996
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.277, 104th Congress: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-07-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres277/BILLS-104sres277is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.277 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.277, 104th Congress: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-07-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres277/BILLS-104sres277is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:42:11Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.277, 104th Congress: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-07-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres277/BILLS-104sres277is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:42:11Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.277, 104th Congress: A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that, to ensure continuation of a competitive free-market system in the cattle and beef markets, the Secretary of Agriculture and Attorney General should use existing legal authorities to monitor commerce and practices in the cattle and beef markets for potential antitrust violations, the Secretary of Agriculture should increase reporting practices regarding domestic commerce in the beef and cattle markets (including exports and imports), and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-resolution/277

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1996-07-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/sres277/BILLS-104sres277is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T16:42:11Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.277 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.