Require beef products sold in the United States to be labeled with their country of origin.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with American Beef Labeling Act of 2025?
The American Beef Labeling Act of 2025, known as S. 421, has remained in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry since February 4, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This pattern of inaction is the standard way most legislation ends in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by American Beef Labeling Act of 2025 (S. 421 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 52 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 52 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Thune (R-SD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.