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A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef, and for other purposes.

2/25/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 421

Bill 119 s 421, also known as the Country of Origin Labeling for Beef Act, aims to make changes to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The main goal of this bill is to establish requirements for labeling beef products with their country of origin. This means that consumers will be able to easily identify where the beef they are purchasing comes from.

The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance with the labeling requirements. This is important in ensuring that the labeling regulations are followed by all producers and retailers in the beef industry.

In addition to the country of origin labeling requirements, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the beef industry. This could include measures to improve transparency and traceability in the beef supply chain, as well as efforts to support domestic beef producers. Overall, Bill 119 s 421 seeks to provide consumers with more information about the beef products they are purchasing, while also supporting the domestic beef industry. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through the legislative process to see how it may impact the beef industry and consumers in the future.

Congressional Summary of S 421

American Beef Labeling Act of 2025

This bill reinstates mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef. COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, to provide information to customers regarding the source of certain foods.

Specifically, the bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture (USDA), to determine a means of reinstating mandatory COOL for beef that is compliant with World Trade Organization rules. The USTR and USDA must implement the means of reinstating mandatory COOL for beef within one year of the bill's enactment.

Current Status of Bill S 421

Bill S 421 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 421 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Bill S 421's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S668) as of February 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 421

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 421

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 421

A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish country of origin labeling requirements for beef, and for other purposes.

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