S. 3096

119 S3096 IS: Beef Labeling Clarity Act
 U.S. Senate
 2025-11-04
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  II
  119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
  S. 3096
  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
  November 4, 2025
  Mr. Marshall  introduced the following
  bill; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
  Forestry
  A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations modifying
  labeling requirements for beef and beef food products.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Beef Labeling Clarity Act  .
2.
Beef labeling regulations
(a)
In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations that, for beef and beef food products subject to the requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. )—
(1)
eliminate the use of the label  Product of U.S.A. ; and
(2)
establish, and allow for the voluntary use of, the labels described in subsection (b).
(b)
Labels
The labels referred to in subsection (a)(2) are the following:
(1)
Processed in
U.S.A
The label  Processed in U.S.A.  means that the beef or beef food product has undergone substantial transformation in a facility in the United States subject to inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act ( 21 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ).
(2)
Raised and Processed in
U.S.A
The label  Raised and Processed in U.S.A.  means that the live animal that is the source of the beef or beef food product is raised in the United States for not less than 100 days before it is processed at a facility described in paragraph (1).
(3)
Born, Raised, and Processed in
U.S.A
The label  Born, Raised, and Processed in U.S.A.  means that the live animal that is the source of the beef or beef food product is born and raised in the United States and processed at a facility described in paragraph (1).