Bill · S. 1251· Senate(119-S-1251)
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 4/2/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Moody
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025," aims to modify the minimum weight of orange juice soluble solids. It specifically targets the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice found in the Code of Federal Regulations. The legislation 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 optional sweetening ingredients that might be added. The Act does not limit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from making future regulatory changes to these standards.
Yes
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill enhances product standards by ensuring a specific minimum level of soluble solids in pasteurized orange juice.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The legislation supports domestic juice producers by mandating higher quality standards for their products.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
By defining higher standards for juice, it potentially stabilizes the market for domestic orange juice producers/farmers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Standardized Quality: The bill requires finished pasteurized orange juice to contain not less than 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids, excluding any added optional sweetening ingredients (Section 2(a)). This ensures a specific level of soluble solids is present in the product.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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 Business Owners+2Good For Farmers+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 4/2/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Rick ScottRepublican · Florida