This bill puts the brakes on a new USDA rule about importing sheep, goats, and products made from them. Before the government can enforce this rule, the USDA has to write up a detailed report explaining what it would cost businesses and consumers, and what benefits it might bring. Even after they submit that report, the rule can't go into effect for at least another year. Essentially, this gives Congress and the public more time to understand the real-world impacts of the rule before it becomes law. Farmers, importers, and companies that buy or sell sheep, goat meat, milk, wool, and other goat and sheep products will have a longer window before they have to follow any new import requirements.

A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.

Barrasso, John

<p>This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit a report on the potential costs and benefits of its proposed rule governing the importation of live sheep, goats, other ruminants, and products derived from sheep and goats. It also bars USDA from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the rule until one year after the date that USDA submits the report. </p>