R-CALF leaders are hoping to get the new Congress to reinstate mandatory Country of Origin Labeling. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard says the recent move by USDA to propose an amendment to COOL to add venison to voluntary reporting requirements doesn’t achieve want consumers really want, which is origin information on beef and pork.

He thinks there’s a good chance they’ll get the support of the new administration to convince Congress to restore Country of Origin Labeling for beef and pork.

Bullard also says R-CALF also wants to work with Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue on several issues, including mandatory labeling.

Comments on the USDA proposal on adding venison to COOL must be submitted by March 14 of this year.