# 119-hr-914: American CANS Act

119-hr-914, American CANS Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-02).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-914
- Congress: 119
- Title: American CANS Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-02

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] (R-WI), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-WI), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] (R-WI), 2025-03-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI), 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] (D-CA), 2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R-IN), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Clear origin labels on imported canned foods: mixed, low. 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 bec…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
- 119-hr-649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-914 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/914)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1422)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-979: AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-979)
- [119-hr-649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-649)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-914 (as of 2026-09-02).