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SCR 15

SCR 15 - This resolution urges the United States Congress to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for meat. This resolution is identical to SCR 12 (2026), SCR 5 (2025), SCR 7 (2025), SCR 26 (2024), SCR 36 (2024), SCR 5 (2023), SCR 1 (2023), SCR 22 (2022), HCR 62 (2022), SCR 10 (2021), and HCR 33 (2021), and similar to HCR 88 (2020). JULIA SHEVELEVA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy McCreery

Missouri urges Congress to restore mandatory country-of-origin food labeling rules previously challenged as trade barriers.

Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Bill Summary · SCR 15

Legislative bill overview

SCR 15 is a concurrent resolution urging the U.S. Congress to reinstate mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for food products. The bill does not create law itself but expresses the Missouri legislature's position that federal COOL mandates should be restored after previous versions were repealed or weakened.

Why is this important

COOL requirements affect food supply transparency and domestic agricultural markets. Supporters argue labeling helps consumers make informed choices and protects U.S. farmers from competing with unlabeled imports; opponents contend such mandates increase costs for retailers and food producers without clear consumer benefit, and may violate trade agreements.

Potential points of contention

  • Trade agreement conflicts: Previous COOL laws faced legal challenges under NAFTA/USMCA, with Canada and Mexico filing complaints alleging discriminatory trade practices
  • Cost implications: Retailers and processors claim mandatory labeling increases operational expenses that may be passed to consumers
  • Consumer demand questions: Polling on whether consumers actually prioritize origin labeling over price and convenience remains mixed
  • Implementation scope: Disagreement over which products should be covered and what constitutes adequate labeling standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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