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Bills · S 1251
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1251Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human Services
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
INTRO APR 2· LAST ACTION APR 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the quality and potentially the cost of a common household staple: orange juice. If the bill passes, orange juice on store shelves will be required to contain more natural orange content, which could lead to a richer flavor and a product that is closer to the fruit itself.
This change could also have a significant economic impact on the domestic orange industry, particularly in states like Florida, by creating a stronger demand for raw oranges. If the bill does not become law, the current standard for orange juice content would remain, meaning no mandated increase in the concentration of natural orange solids in pasteurized orange juice.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Changes the legal definition of 'pasteurized orange juice' to require it to contain a minimum of 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids.
This provision directly dictates the minimum concentration of natural orange content in commercially sold orange juice, impacting its quality and composition.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that this new standard does not count the solids from any added sweetening ingredients.
This ensures the 10.0 percent minimum refers strictly to actual orange fruit solids, preventing producers from counting added sugars towards the requirement.
PROVISION 03
Affirms that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) retains authority to further amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice through regulations.
This maintains regulatory flexibility, allowing future adjustments to the orange juice standard by the responsible federal agency without needing new legislation.
Voters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the quality and potentially the cost of a common household staple: orange juice. If the bill passes, orange juice on store shelves will be required to contain more natural orange content, which could lead to a richer flavor and a product that is closer to the fruit itself.
This change could also have a significant economic impact on the domestic orange industry, particularly in states like Florida, by creating a stronger demand for raw oranges. If the bill does not become law, the current standard for orange juice content would remain, meaning no mandated increase in the concentration of natural orange solids in pasteurized orange juice.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Changes the legal definition of 'pasteurized orange juice' to require it to contain a minimum of 10.0 percent by weight of orange juice soluble solids.
This provision directly dictates the minimum concentration of natural orange content in commercially sold orange juice, impacting its quality and composition.
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Specifies that this new standard does not count the solids from any added sweetening ingredients.
This ensures the 10.0 percent minimum refers strictly to actual orange fruit solids, preventing producers from counting added sugars towards the requirement.
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Affirms that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) retains authority to further amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice through regulations.
This maintains regulatory flexibility, allowing future adjustments to the orange juice standard by the responsible federal agency without needing new legislation.
The revised standard for pasteurized orange juice will be effective
GLOSSARY
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Standard of Identity
A federal regulation that defines what a food product must contain to be labeled with a certain name, like 'pasteurized orange juice'.
Orange Juice Soluble Solids
The natural sugars and other dissolved substances from the orange fruit itself, not including any added ingredients like sugar or water.
Pasteurized Orange Juice
Orange juice that has been heated to a specific temperature for a certain time to kill harmful bacteria, extending its shelf life.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
The official collection of all permanent rules and regulations published by the executive branch and agencies of the U.S. federal government.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responsible for food standards.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
APR 2, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
APR 2, 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.