Bill · H.Res. 784· House(119-HRES-784)
Recognizing the value of coffee to the United States and expressing support for September 29, 2025, to be designated as "National Coffee Day".
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jill Tokuda
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the value of coffee to the United States and expresses support for September 29, 2025, to be designated as "National Coffee Day." The measure highlights that coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the country and supports millions of jobs and billions of dollars in the economy. It notes the importance of domestic coffee farms in Hawai'i and Puerto Rico. The resolution also aims to strengthen both domestic and global coffee supply chains. Finally, it encourages scientific research into the health effects of coffee and supports its role in trade and economic policy.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically supports investment in farmer livelihoods and climate resilience.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+2
The resolution advocates for coffee as a key component of trade policy and urges the removal of tariffs to support trade partnerships.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution supports social and economic development in coffee-growing regions which can benefit low-income populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Workers: The resolution recognizes the contributions of various workers, including growers, importers, roasters, retailers, and baristas (Section 2). This acknowledges the people working across the entire coffee value chain.
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Supply Chain and Economic Support: There is support for strengthening coffee supply chains through investments in agricultural research, climate resilience, and farmer livelihoods (Section 3). This could help stabilize the industry for those who depend on it.
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Health Research: The resolution encourages continued scientific research into the health effects of drinking coffee (Section 4). This could provide consumers with better information regarding their health.
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Economic and Trade Development: The resolution supports using coffee as a key part of trade and economic policies to build a strong United States market and advance social and economic development in coffee-growing countries (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the text of this resolution.
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+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2Improves International Alliances+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+1
- 9/30/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Pablo HernándezDemocrat · Puerto Rico
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
William TimmonsRepublican · South Carolina
Derek TranDemocrat · California