S. 421: American Beef Labeling Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S668) |
| Last updated | 2026-01-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-05):
American Beef Labeling Act of 2025
This bill reinstates mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef. COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, to provide information to customers regarding the source of certain foods.
Specifically, the bill requires the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture (USDA), to determine a means of reinstating mandatory COOL for beef that is compliant with World Trade Organization rules. The USTR and USDA must implement the means of reinstating mandatory COOL for beef within one year of the bill's enactment.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-02-24 |
| Mike Lee | R UT 2025-10-28 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-11-05 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-12-17 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2026-01-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 421 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 421?
S. 421 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: American Beef Labeling Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 421 are available on congress.gov.
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