Bill · H.R. 10580· House(119-HR-10580)
LABEL Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10580, known as the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling Act or the LABEL Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026. This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require specific country of origin and method of production labeling for fish. Under this legislation, labels for farm-raised or wild fish must be provided in a conspicuous location that is likely to be read and understood by consumers under normal purchase conditions. The font size for these labels cannot be smaller than the font size describing the fish on the package, display, holding unit, or bin. Furthermore, the designation of the country of origin and whether the fish is wild or farm-raised must be combined rather than made separately, and the label must be placed on the front of the package if the fish is in a consumer package. These new labeling requirements are set to take effect one year after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring clear, combined country of origin and production method labeling on the front of fish packaging.
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
The legislation amends the Agricultural Marketing Act to provide specific labeling guidelines that support domestic agricultural and seafood producers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases market transparency by mandating conspicuous, combined labeling for the origin and method of production for fish.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2, amending section 282(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, requires that country of origin and method of production information for farm-raised or wild fish be placed in a conspicuous location. This is positive because it makes the information likely to be read and understood by consumers under normal conditions of purchase.
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Section 2 mandates that the font size for these fish labels cannot be smaller than the font size describing the fish on the package, display, holding unit, or bin. This ensures that shoppers can actually read the important details about what they are buying.
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Section 2 requires that the country of origin and the designation of wild or farm-raised fish must be combined and placed directly on the front of the package for consumer packages. This helps people easily see all the necessary facts together in one obvious spot without having to hunt around the packaging.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- As an expert legislative analyst, I must note that the provided text of the bill does not contain any explicit mentions of negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Children+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Randy WeberRepublican · Texas