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119-hr-914119th CongressWALLET

American CANS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

Introduced

Summary

Front-of-can country-of-origin labeling would be required for imported canned agricultural products. The label must appear on the front label or be stamped, embossed, or printed on the top of the can and applies to imports 18 months after enactment.

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  • Consumers: Makes the country of origin easier to see on canned goods at the store so shoppers can spot where products come from more quickly.
  • Importers and can manufacturers: Forces packaging and label changes because the mark must be on the can front or top. The rule covers agricultural products as defined in section 207 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
  • Retailers: Shelf displays will show origin more visibly, which may affect product placement and marketing choices.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clear origin labels on imported canned foods

This bill would require imported canned agricultural products to show the country of origin on the front label or on the top of the can. Importers, packers, and retailers would need to update packaging to meet this rule. It would apply only to products imported starting 18 months after the bill becomes law. Other labeling rules and penalties would not change in this bill.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/4/2025

  • Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 2/27/2025

  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/27/2025

  • Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 2/27/2025

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/6/2025

  • Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 3/18/2025

  • Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 5/6/2025

  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 7/13/2026

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 8/3/2026

  • Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 8/31/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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