S 421

This bill, the American Beef Labeling Act of 2025, aims to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for beef sold in the United States. It updates existing agricultural laws to specifically define ‘beef’ and requires retailers to clearly identify the origin of beef products, including ground beef. The legislation directs the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of Agriculture to determine a compliant method for implementing COOL, adhering to World Trade Organization rules, and to put this system in place within a year of the bill’s passage. This would allow consumers to make informed choices about the beef they purchase.