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American Beef Labeling Act of 2022
12/29/2022, 10:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7291
Bill 117 HR 7291, also known as the American Beef Labeling Act of 2022, aims to establish new labeling requirements for beef products sold in the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that consumers are provided with accurate and transparent information about the origin of the beef they are purchasing.
Under the provisions of the bill, beef products sold in the US must be labeled with the country of origin of the beef. This labeling requirement is intended to help consumers make informed choices about the beef they purchase, as well as to support American beef producers by promoting the sale of domestically produced beef.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance with the labeling requirements. This is to ensure that all beef products sold in the US are accurately labeled and that consumers are not misled about the origin of the beef they are purchasing. Overall, the American Beef Labeling Act of 2022 aims to promote transparency and consumer choice in the beef market, while also supporting American beef producers. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve labeling standards for beef products in the US.
Under the provisions of the bill, beef products sold in the US must be labeled with the country of origin of the beef. This labeling requirement is intended to help consumers make informed choices about the beef they purchase, as well as to support American beef producers by promoting the sale of domestically produced beef.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance with the labeling requirements. This is to ensure that all beef products sold in the US are accurately labeled and that consumers are not misled about the origin of the beef they are purchasing. Overall, the American Beef Labeling Act of 2022 aims to promote transparency and consumer choice in the beef market, while also supporting American beef producers. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to improve labeling standards for beef products in the US.
Congressional Summary of HR 7291
American Beef Labeling Act of 2022
This bill reinstates mandatory country-of-origin labeling requirements for beef.
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to develop a means of reinstating the requirements that complies with the rules of the World Trade Organization. The USTR and the Department of Agriculture must implement the means within one year.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7291
Bill HR 7291 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2022. Bill HR 7291 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2022. Bill HR 7291's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. as of April 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7291
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7291
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7291
American Beef Labeling Act of 2022
American Beef Labeling Act of 2022
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7291
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