Bill > SJ25

This bill is a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for beef and pork products. The resolution highlights that while the U.S. Congress previously required retailers to notify customers about the origin of commodities like beef and pork through labeling, in December 2015, mandatory labeling requirements for beef and pork were removed, even though other food products still require such labels. The bill emphasizes that consumers want to know the origin of their food, and both U.S. and Montana producers support transparent labeling. The resolution notes the recent introduction of the American Beef Labeling Act of 2025 by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, which aims to reinstate federal mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. As part of the resolution, the Montana Legislature formally requests Congress to pass a mandatory COOL law for beef and pork products and directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Montana's Congressional Delegation, the Governor, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, and the U.S. Trade Representative.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3250