H.R. 5954 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act
Cosponsors: none · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-10
Introduced: 2025-11-07
Latest action (2025-11-07): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What H.R. 5954 does, in plain terms
Beef Origin Labeling Accountability Act This bill directs the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, to determine a means of reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for beef that is compliant with World Trade Organization rules. (COOL is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, to notify their customers of information regarding the source of certain foods.) The USTR must submit a report to specified congressional committees that includes (1) a description of its progress in determining a means of reinstating mandatory COOL for beef, and (2) recommendations for legislation that may be necessary and any engagement with other governments on this matter. The USTR must also seek to enter into consultations with the governments of Canada and Mexico to resolve outstanding trade disputes related to COOL for beef.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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