PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Senators from Maine and Utah want to simplify “Made in USA” labels by creating a national standard for them.

Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine and Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said Thursday that businesses are currently hindered by a patchwork of differing state laws if they want to place a “Made in USA” label on a product.

The different laws make it more costly and more difficult to sell a product with such a label around the country, the senators said.

King said the proposal would “streamline this process and provide clarity for consumers who want to support American workers and manufacturers.”