HR 5215 United States House · 118th Congress

Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act

This bill requires the U.S. Trade Representative, working with the Secretary of Agriculture, to develop a WTO-compliant method to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. It mandates regular reports to Congress every 180 days detailing progress and recommendations for implementation, while also directing negotiations with Canada and Mexico to resolve related WTO disputes (DS384 and DS386). The law directly affects beef producers and retailers who would need to display origin information on products. It focuses on reinstating labeling rules through diplomatic and regulatory processes, not on creating new labeling standards.
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Introduced Aug 15, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Aug 15, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Aug 15, 2023
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