NCBA Priorities Approved in House Reconciliation Bill

May 26, 2025

Several key priorities championed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) moved one step closer to becoming law when the U.S. House of Representatives passed their reconciliation bill. The bill includes key cattle health, disaster recovery, and tax priorities crucial to the success of America’s cattle farmers and ranchers.

“Cattle farmers and ranchers need Congress to invest in cattle health, strengthen our resources against foreign animal disease, support producers recovering from disasters or depredation, and pass tax relief that protects family farms and ranches for future generations,” said NCBA President and Nebraska cattleman Buck Wehrbein. “Thankfully, this reconciliation bill includes all these key priorities. NCBA was proud to help pass this bill in the House and we will continue pushing for these key policies until the bill is signed into law.”

The reconciliation bill includes provisions that are crucial to the success of cattle producers and will:

Reimburse cattle producers for loss due to depredation by federally protected predators.
Expand access to the livestock forage disaster program for producers experiencing drought.
Continue funding the feral swine eradication program.

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