What does Preamble of Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a subsidy program to make payments to eligible producers for certain revenue losses associated with direct-to-market sales of beef, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a subsidy program. The Secretary of Agriculture would be directed to establish this subsidy program. The program would provide payments to eligible producers. Payments are intended to address certain revenue losses. These revenue losses are specifically associated with direct-to-market sales of beef.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL BEEF MARKETING SUBSIDY PROGRAM. of Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a Local Beef Marketing Subsidy Program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Farm Service Agency. The program provides payments to eligible producers for revenue losses associated with direct-to-market beef sales. A subsidy year is determined if direct-to-market sales decrease by 25% or more compared to the average of the previous five years. Eligible producers must submit an application with documentation of direct-to-market sales and local processor usage. Payments are calculated as 20% of the difference between the average beef cattle price over five years and the subsidy year’s price, multiplied by the average live weight. The maximum payment per head of cattle is $500, and the maximum total payment per producer per subsidy year is $100,000. The Secretary must issue rules within 180 days of enactment to verify eligibility and prevent fraud. To be an eligible producer, a farmer or rancher must raise and finish steers or heifers, use a local processor, and engage in direct-to-market sales for at least 50% of their beef production.

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Local Beef Marketing Incentive Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Tim Burchett (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Local Beef Marketing Subsidy Program to provide payments to eligible producers experiencing revenue losses due to decreased direct-to-market beef sales.
Eligible producers must raise and finish steers or heifers, utilize a local processor, and sell at least 50% of their beef directly to consumers to qualify for payments.
Payments are calculated based on revenue losses, capped at $500 per head of cattle and $100,000 total per producer annually.

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