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Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
3/4/2025, 12:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 933
Bill 119 HR 933, also known as the "Orange Juice Soluble Solids Modification Act," aims to amend the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids as outlined in the United States Code. Currently, the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids is set at a certain level, but this bill seeks to adjust that minimum weight to better reflect industry standards and technological advancements.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who believe that updating the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids will benefit both consumers and producers. Proponents of the bill argue that by adjusting the minimum weight, it will ensure that consumers are receiving a high-quality product that meets modern standards of orange juice production.
Opponents of the bill have raised concerns about potential impacts on small-scale orange juice producers who may struggle to meet the new minimum weight requirements. However, supporters argue that the benefits of updating the minimum weight outweigh any potential challenges, as it will ultimately lead to a more consistent and reliable product for consumers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 933 seeks to modernize the regulations surrounding orange juice soluble solids to better align with current industry practices and technological advancements. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and stakeholders on both sides continue to debate the potential implications of this proposed legislation.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers who believe that updating the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids will benefit both consumers and producers. Proponents of the bill argue that by adjusting the minimum weight, it will ensure that consumers are receiving a high-quality product that meets modern standards of orange juice production.
Opponents of the bill have raised concerns about potential impacts on small-scale orange juice producers who may struggle to meet the new minimum weight requirements. However, supporters argue that the benefits of updating the minimum weight outweigh any potential challenges, as it will ultimately lead to a more consistent and reliable product for consumers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 933 seeks to modernize the regulations surrounding orange juice soluble solids to better align with current industry practices and technological advancements. The bill is currently under review in Congress, and stakeholders on both sides continue to debate the potential implications of this proposed legislation.
Congressional Summary of HR 933
Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
This bill requires finished pasteurized orange juice to contain at least 10% by weight of orange juice soluble solids, exclusive of the solids of any added optional sweetening ingredients. (Current regulations require at least 10.5% by weight of orange juice soluble solids.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 933
Bill HR 933 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 933 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 933's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 933
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
25Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
17Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 933
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 933
To modify the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids.
To modify the minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 933
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