H.R. 933: Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
This bill is called the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025. It seeks to modify the standards for what constitutes pasteurized orange juice in the United States. Here are the main points of the bill:
Purpose of the Bill
The primary aim of the bill is to ensure that pasteurized orange juice must contain at least 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids. This requirement refers to the concentration of solid components in the juice that contribute to its flavor and sweetness, excluding any ingredients that may be added for sweetness purposes.
Impact on Regulations
The bill specifies that this new standard will take effect on the date it is enacted. Additionally, it clarifies that the Secretary of Health and Human Services retains the authority to make further regulations regarding the standards for pasteurized orange juice, meaning that if necessary, additional changes or updates to these standards could still be made after the passage of the bill.
Broader Context
By establishing this minimum percentage of orange juice soluble solids, the bill is intended to support domestic orange juice production. This may reflect concerns over product quality, consumer preferences, or competition with imported orange juice products that may not meet the same standards. It is aimed at ensuring that domestically produced orange juice maintains a certain level of quality that can be recognized by consumers.
Relevant Companies
- THO - Thor Industries, Inc.: This company may be indirectly affected as consumer preferences shift with changing quality standards in fruit juices.
- SBUX - Starbucks Corporation: As a major seller of orange juice in its retail locations, changes in juice quality standards could affect their product offerings and supply chain considerations.
- CPB - Campbell Soup Company: This company produces various beverage products, including orange juice, and may need to adapt to the new standards for their products.
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TrackScott Franklin
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TrackAaron Bean
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TrackGus M. Bilirakis
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TrackVern Buchanan
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TrackKat Cammack
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TrackKathy Castor
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TrackSheila Cherfilus-McCormick
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TrackMario Diaz-Balart
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TrackByron Donalds
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TrackNeal P. Dunn
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TrackLois Frankel
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TrackMaxwell Frost
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TrackCarlos A. Gimenez
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TrackMike Haridopolos
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TrackLaurel M. Lee
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TrackAnna Paulina Luna
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TrackBrian J. Mast
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TrackCory Mills
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TrackJared Moskowitz
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TrackJohn H. Rutherford
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TrackMaria Elvira Salazar
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TrackDarren Soto
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TrackW. Gregory Steube
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TrackDebbie Wasserman Schultz
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TrackDaniel Webster
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TrackFrederica S. Wilson
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Feb. 04, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 04, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
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