Bill · H.R. 933· House(119-HR-933)
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/4/2025
- Last activity
- 2/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Franklin
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 8
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025," seeks to change the requirements for orange juice. It specifically focuses on modifying the minimum required weight of soluble solids in pasteurized orange juice. Under this Act, the standard of identity would require finished pasteurized orange juice to contain at least 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids. This requirement excludes any solids from added optional sweetening ingredients. The bill also ensures that the Secretary of Health and Human Services maintains the authority to amend these standards.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill supports domestic orange juice production standards which benefits agricultural producers.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The bill establishes a higher standard for orange juice quality and purity.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Establishment of a specific weight requirement: The bill mandates that finished pasteurized orange juice must contain not less than 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids, excluding solids from added sweetening ingredients (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided 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 Farmers+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 2/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 25 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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