Bills · HR 933
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 933Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human Services
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the quality and consistency of a common breakfast beverage. If passed, it means that all pasteurized orange juice sold in the U.S. will have a guaranteed minimum level of actual orange content, potentially leading to a richer flavor and a more consistent product across brands. This could be seen as a way to ensure consumers are getting a higher quality product for their money.
If this bill doesn't become law, the current standard for orange juice content would remain in place, meaning some brands might continue to produce juice with less orange solid content than the proposed new minimum. For the domestic orange industry, a higher standard could create more demand for oranges, which is significant for states like Florida that rely heavily on orange production.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Sets a new minimum requirement for pasteurized orange juice to contain not less than 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids.
This provision directly changes the official makeup of orange juice, aiming to ensure a higher concentration of natural orange content in the product.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that this new standard excludes the solids from any added optional sweetening ingredients.
This ensures that the 10.0 percent minimum refers strictly to actual orange content, preventing manufacturers from meeting the standard by adding other sugars.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that the Secretary of Health and Human Services retains the authority to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice through future regulations.
This provision ensures flexibility for future adjustments to orange juice standards by the relevant regulatory body.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 25
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
15
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 64%
DEM 8 REP 17 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 933
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 933Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human Services
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
25
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
