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HR 5954119th CongressIn Committee

Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] (R-South Dakota)
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & TaxesTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
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The Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act mandates the U.S. Trade Representative and Agriculture Secretary to reinstate WTO-compliant mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, requiring progress reports and resolving past trade disputes with Canada and Mexico.

Key Points

  • 1Requires USTR and USDA to determine WTO-compliant methods for beef origin labeling
  • 2Mandates bi-annual progress reports to Congress with legislative recommendations
  • 3Seeks resolution of ongoing WTO disputes (DS384 and DS386) with Canada and Mexico

Impact Areas

U.S. beef consumersDomestic cattle producersInternational trade relations with Canada and MexicoGlobal beef importers and exporters
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