American Beef Labeling Act of 2025

Return country of origin labels for beef

If enacted, the bill would bring back mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef. Within 180 days, the U.S. Trade Representative, with the Agriculture Secretary, would decide how to do this in a way that follows World Trade Organization rules. They would have to implement that plan within 1 year. The law would add 'beef' and 'ground beef' to the labeling rules and define beef as meat from cattle, including veal. Retailers, packers, processors, importers, and producers would need to change labels. Shoppers would see more origin information, but businesses could face compliance costs that might raise prices.