Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Beef Labeling Clarity Act”.
Beef Labeling Clarity Act
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations modifying labeling requirements for beef and beef food products.
Sec. 2 Beef labeling regulations
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.)—
eliminate the use of the label “Product of U.S.A.”; and
establish, and allow for the voluntary use of, the labels described in subsection (b).
Labels— The labels referred to in subsection (a)(2) are the following:
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.).
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).
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).