Bill would lower federal solids standard for pasteurized orange juice
In committeeH.R. 933Latest action
Sponsor: Scott Franklin · Representative · FL
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Official title: Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
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HR 933 would lower the minimum orange juice soluble solids requirement from 11.8 percent to 10.0 percent.
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What does this do?
This bill would lower the federal minimum requirement for orange juice soluble solids in pasteurized orange juice from 11.8 percent to 10.0 percent. This would allow more Florida-grown oranges, affected by citrus greening disease and hurricanes, to qualify for the "pasteurized orange juice" label. The Department of Health and Human Services would retain authority to revise the standard again in the future.
Who does it affect?
Orange growers, juice processors, and grocery retailers, especially in Florida, would be primarily affected. Consumers could also be affected, since the change alters what nutritional content can legally be labeled orange juice.
Why does it matter?
Lowering the threshold changes what qualifies as "pasteurized orange juice" under federal law, potentially altering the juice's soluble solids content sold to consumers. It could also shift competitive dynamics between domestic Florida juice and imported orange juice.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 4, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.