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US HR527
Resolution
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claudia Tenney
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AI Summary
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Designates June 2025 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize dairy's role in healthy diets and the agricultural economy
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97% of U.S. dairy farms are family-owned small businesses, with over 60,000 farms supporting more than 3 million workers and providing $793.75 billion in total economic impact
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Cites Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending 2-3 cup equivalents of dairy daily, noting dairy provides calcium for bone and heart health and vitamin D for calcium absorption
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Notes osteoporotic fracture care cost Medicare an estimated $57 billion in 2018, projected to exceed $95 billion by 2040, with individual post-fracture healthcare costs exceeding $30,000 annually
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Condemns "unfair and arbitrary regulatory burdens" on dairy farmers, including state and local proposals to limit farm size or impose emissions thresholds
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the designation of June 2025 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the critical role dairy plays in maintaining a healthy diet and preserving our Nation's agricultural economy.
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
6/20/2025