Bill · H.R. 3358· House(119-HR-3358)
Harvest to Hue Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 5/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Max Miller
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Harvest to Hue Act. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to take steps to help U.S. farmers produce natural color additives for our food supply. The bill outlines findings about how farmers provide healthy products and meet consumer preferences based on science. It requires the Department of Agriculture to facilitate efforts to grow, produce, and harvest goods used as natural color additives. It also promotes collaboration between the government, producers, and the food industry. Finally, it focuses research initiatives on supporting agriculture's contribution to natural color additives.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill is explicitly designed to enhance the capacity and market reach of United States farmers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill supports food industry partners and agricultural producers by expanding production capacity.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill specifically aims to enhance the capacity of farmers to enter new markets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(1): This provision directs the Secretary of Agriculture to help U.S. farmers grow and harvest goods used as natural color additives. This is positive because it broadens markets for farmers and enhances our food supply.
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Section 3(2): This part promotes teamwork between the Department of Agriculture, other agencies, farmers, and the food industry. This is beneficial because it supports the production of natural color additives derived from agriculture.
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Section 3(3): This section focuses research initiatives to support agriculture's contribution to natural color additives. This is a good step because it uses existing research capabilities to back up these new farming efforts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly found within the text of this bill.
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+7Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Children+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Improves Environmental Protections+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House