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HR 5818119th CongressIn Committee
Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-Wyoming)
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & TaxesFinancial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to mandate accurate country-of-origin labeling for beef products, increases penalties for violations to $5,000 per pound, and affirms USDA's authority不受国际裁决影响.
Key Points
- 1Expands origin labeling requirements to include beef and ground beef under existing provisions for lamb and venison.
- 2Imposes significantly higher fines ($5,000 per pound) for beef labeling violations compared to the standard $1,000 penalty.
- 3Explicitly prevents international trade rulings from limiting USDA's authority to enforce origin labeling standards.
Impact Areas
Retailers selling beef productsConsumers seeking origin transparencyUSDA's regulatory enforcement capacityBeef importers and producersInternational trade agreements
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