Executive Order: Supporting America's Ranchers
Summary
This executive order directs the USDA, Interior, USTR, FDA, and SBA to conduct a comprehensive review of regulations affecting ranchers and propose reforms; specifically requires the Interior Secretary to assess delisting gray wolves and Mexican wolves under the Endangered Species Act and to expedite lethal removal for livestock protection, and orders the USDA to explore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, all aimed at reducing rancher costs and improving market access.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Directs the Interior Secretary to determine if gray wolf and Mexican wolf recovery criteria under ESA have been met and to initiate delisting or downlisting (Section 3a).
- 2.Orders the USDA, in consultation with USTR, to review legal authorities for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and issue regulations if permitted (Section 4).
- 3.Requires a comprehensive 90-day policy and regulatory review by multiple agencies to recommend actions to promote rancher financial viability (Section 2).
- 4.Directs the Interior and Agriculture departments to update depredation compensation rules and expand lethal removal criteria for wolves (Section 3d, 3e).
- 5.States that all measures should benefit American consumers through lower food prices (Section 5).
Market Implications
This action signals potential deregulation and protectionist labeling changes that could lower operating costs for US ranchers and beef processors, boosting their margins and domestic market share.
Full Analysis
This action signals potential deregulation and protectionist labeling changes that could lower operating costs for US ranchers and beef processors, boosting their margins and domestic market share.
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA: $1.7B Department of Agriculture Grant
ADMINISTRACION DE DESARROLLO SOCIOECONOMICO DE LA FAMILIA: $2.5B Department of Agriculture Federal Award
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: $1.5B Department of Agriculture Grant
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA: $1.2B Department of Agriculture Grant
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CALIFORNIA: $954M Department of Agriculture Grant
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND: $1.2B Department of the Treasury Federal Award
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CALIFORNIA: $3.6B Department of Health and Human Services Grant
HEALTH & HUMAN SVC COMMN TX: $532M Department of Agriculture Grant
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