RepublicanBill · H.Res. 1411· House(119-HRES-1411)

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
6/30/2026
Last activity
7/22/2026 — Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Steube. Petition No: 119-26. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026072226">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced

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What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Honey Integrity and Consumer Transparency Act," aims to protect the integrity of honey marketed in the United States. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Federal Standard of Identity for honey, including specific chemical and physical parameters. The legislation establishes a Honey Integrity Program to ensure compliance through specialized testing and a National Honey Center of Excellence. It creates different compliance tracks for certified domestic producers and imported honey. The bill also mandates country of origin labeling and utilizes AI/ML predictive modeling to target fraudulent shipments.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides specific protections for domestic honey producers against fraudulent imports.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The bill establishes a public Honey Fraud Registry to log confirmed violations by importers and suppliers.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    Domestic beekeepers benefit from increased market transparency and protection against price-suppressing adulteration.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.