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Legislative Update: REAL Butter Act and Local Wisconsin Honors

Original title: REAL INGREDIENTS, REAL STANDARDS, REAL BUTTER

June 30, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The proposed REAL Butter Act would mandate new labeling requirements for synthetic butter products, directly affecting food manufacturers and dairy industry competition.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dairy farmers

The proposed legislation aims to change labeling requirements for competing synthetic products in the dairy market.

Food manufacturers

Companies producing lab-grown butter would be required to change product labeling under the proposed act.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 30, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Representative Wied introduced the 'REAL Butter Act' to mandate 'lab-created' labeling for synthetic butter products. Additionally, the record includes tributes to the late veteran Elmer W. Ragen and congratulatory remarks for two Wisconsin high school state championship teams.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The proposed REAL Butter Act would mandate new labeling requirements for synthetic butter products, directly affecting food manufacturers and dairy industry competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What would the REAL Butter Act do?
It would require that synthetic butter products be clearly labeled as 'lab-created butter' on their packaging.
Who is Elmer W. Ragen?
He was a veteran of the Korean War, a volunteer firefighter, and a local elected official in Oconto County, Wisconsin, recognized for his public service.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Synthetic Food Labeling

The introduction of the REAL Butter Act signals a legislative effort to differentiate lab-grown food products from traditional agricultural goods through mandatory labeling.

Connected Entities

personElmer W. RagenLate veteran and public servant from Oconto County, WisconsinMap →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficePublisher of the Congressional RecordMap →
organizationFox Valley Lutheran High SchoolWinner of the WIAA Division 2 State softball championshipMap →
personMr. WiedU.S. Representative from Wisconsin's Eighth DistrictMap →
organizationKaukauna High SchoolWinner of the WIAA Division 1 State baseball championshipMap →
personBill GatesIdentified as a funder of a lab-grown butter projectMap →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy35
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