U.S.A. Beef Act
Congress Targets Stricter “Product of U.S.A.” Labels on Beef Sold in the U.S.
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would limit “Product of U.S.A.” labeling on beef to meat from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in the United States.
- Beef from cattle that spent any part of their life outside the U.S. could not use “Product of U.S.A.” (or similar wording) on labels sold in the U.S.
- Shoppers could see clearer country-of-origin signals on beef packages, which may affect what people choose to buy at the store.
- Meat intended for export would be exempt, so beef shipped to other countries could follow different labeling rules.
- If passed, meat companies and slaughterhouses would need to track cattle origin more closely to use the U.S.A. label.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Introduced in Senate
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Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
U.S.A. Beef Act
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