The Senate this week passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a collection of tax cut extensions, Medicaid and SNAP reforms, military funding, and other GOP priorities. House leadership is now working to approve the package prior to the party’s July 4 deadline.

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USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins yesterday announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. Effective July 1, U.S. exporters are now eligible to ship fresh, frozen, or chilled poultry and poultry products to Namibia, unlocking a market valued at $15 million. In addition, USDA successfully negotiated the removal of burdensome export and transit permit requirements for processed poultry products—reopening a previously restricted channel.

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A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) visas for Haitians before their expiration date. As of now, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may officially end work authorization for all Haitian TPS recipients on February 3, 2026.

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Vaxxinova joins NCC as allied member company

On July 2, 2025, in Membership, by Polina Burko

Vaxxinova, based in Wilmar, MN, has joined the National Chicken Council as an allied member company. Mark Mahaffey, Key Account Manager, will serve as the official representative to NCC.

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Happy 4th of July!

On July 2, 2025, in Holidays, by Tom

As we prepare our chicken for the grill, the NCC staff wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!