S 52 United States Senate · 118th Congress

American Beef Labeling Act of 2023

S 52, the American Beef Labeling Act of 2023, requires mandatory country of origin labeling for beef and ground beef products sold in the U.S. It directly affects beef producers, importers, and retailers who must label the country where cattle were raised. The bill amends existing labeling laws to explicitly include beef (and ground beef) alongside lamb, and directs the U.S. Trade Representative and Agriculture Secretary to develop a WTO-compliant method to reinstate this labeling within 180 days of enactment, with full implementation required within one year. This policy change ensures consumers receive clear origin information for beef products.
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 24, 2023 Last action Jan 24, 2023
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Jan 24, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S76-77)
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Jan 24, 2023
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