H.R. 2222: Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025, aims to modify existing regulations concerning surplus broiler hatching eggs that are sold to egg breakers, who process these eggs into liquid egg products. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

1. Suspension of Certain Regulations

Starting from the date the bill is enacted, a specific regulation (section 118.4(e) of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations) will no longer apply to surplus broiler hatching eggs intended for sale to egg breakers. This means that these eggs will not be subject to the same stringent rules that apply to regular shell eggs.

2. Requirement for a Revised Rule

The bill mandates that within 180 days of its enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must revise the relevant regulations regarding how surplus broiler hatching eggs are handled. The revised rule will specify:

• The appropriate temperature at which these eggs can be held.
• The duration for which these eggs can be stored at that temperature, ensuring it aligns with the conditions needed for hatching chicks.
• Guidelines to facilitate the sale of these eggs to egg breakers for processing.

3. Definitions

The bill includes specific definitions for terms related to egg processing:

• Egg: As defined in the Egg Products Inspection Act.
• Egg Product: Also defined in the Egg Products Inspection Act.
• Egg Breaker: Refers to facilities that break open eggs and sell the resulting liquid egg product to food manufacturers in bulk.
• Broiler Hatching Egg: Eggs that are specifically intended for producing baby chicks at broiler hatcheries.
• Broiler Hatchery: Facilities where broiler eggs are incubated and hatched into day-old chicks, which are then raised for meat production.

The bill primarily seeks to streamline the regulatory process for surplus broiler hatching eggs, potentially making it easier for egg breakers to obtain and process these eggs, which could influence egg prices in the market.

Relevant Companies

• SNBR (Sleep Number Corporation) - The company may be affected indirectly through changes in the supply chain for egg products used in their food offerings.
• WHLM (William Holdings) - As a potential distributor of egg products, this company might experience changes in availability or pricing strategies based on the bill's enactment.