Consumer Beef-Grading Act - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Task Force on Beef-Grading Standards, to exist until terminated by the Congress.
Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to determine the needs and preferences of consumers with respect to beef-grading standards, and to make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to prescribing regulations establishing new beef-grading standards. Outlines factors which must be considered in making such recommendations.
Provides that the task force shall be composed of 16 members appointed by the Secretary.
Directs that the task force be headed by a Director appointed by the members.
Authorizes the Director to appoint a staff.
Directs the Secretary to establish new beef-grading standards which shall reflect the recommendations made by the task force.
Requires the Secretary to prepare notices describing the beef-grading standards prescribed pursuant to this Act. Provides that such standards shall include amounts of marbling and leanness in each grade of beef, the nutritional qualities of each grade, cost-value information, and general instructions on preparation and cooking of each grade.
Directs the Secretary to establish a program of consumer education with regard to the beef- grading standards.
Authorizes the appropriation of such sums or may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
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