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This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to reinstate mandatory country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for meat products, particularly beef and pork, based on several key arguments. The resolution highlights that American farmers and ranchers produce high-quality meat, and consumers have consistently expressed support for knowing the origins of their food. It points out that in 2008, Congress initially passed mandatory COOL requirements, but in 2015, these requirements were repealed following a World Trade Organization case brought by trade groups representing multinational meat packers from Canada and Mexico. The resolution argues that current labeling practices are misleading, as foreign commodities can be labeled "Product of the USA" if they are simply processed or packed in the United States. By reinstating COOL, the resolution contends that producers and consumers would benefit by being able to distinguish truly American products, and technological advancements now make it possible to identify meat origins efficiently and without significant additional costs. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of supporting American products and ensuring transparency in food labeling, and directs the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to Missouri's Congressional delegation.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HCR9&year=2025&code=R