Missouri lawmakers are considering a resolution urging the federal government to bring back mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork, which was repealed in 2015. Supporters argue that labeling would protect farmers and consumers, while opponents, such as the Missouri Farm Bureau, believe that mandatory labeling is costly and unnecessary. Advocates, including the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, argue that labeling would provide transparency and help support American cattle producers. The resolution has received mixed reactions from industry groups and is still under consideration by the House Corrections and Public Institutions Committee.