HJR 167 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison"

Explanation of Bill H. J. RES. 167

This bill is a resolution disapproving a rule proposed by the Department of Agriculture regarding the use of electronic identification ear tags as official identification for cattle and bison. The bill was submitted by Ms. Hageman, along with several other representatives, and it has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

The resolution states that Congress disapproves of the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture, which was published in the Federal Register on May 9. As a result, the rule will have no force or effect.