Bill · H.R. 5659· House(119-HR-5659)
Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Elise Stefanik
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025 aims to require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives. It establishes that a food can only use market names for eggs or egg products if it meets specific criteria. Under this bill, a food is only considered an egg if it is the reproductive output of avian poultry species, including an albumen or yolk that was encased in a calcium-based shell. The Act amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to implement these standards. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue specific guidance regarding these enforcement changes.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill protects consumers by preventing the use of misleading market names for egg alternatives.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill provides more reliable labeling for consumers who purchase egg alternatives due to food allergies.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires a report to Congress regarding enforcement actions and potential plans for misbranded food.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Truthful Labeling for Consumers: The bill aims to ensure that consumers, including those who purchase alternatives for reasons such as food allergies, are provided with labels that are truthful and not misleading (Section 2, paragraph 5 and 6).
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Clarifying Food Definitions: By establishing that an "egg" must be the reproductive output of avian poultry species with an albumen or yolk that was once encased in a calcium-based shell, the bill provides a specific standard for what can use egg market names (Section 4, subsection a, paragraph 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the text.
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 People With Disabilities+4Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania