Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 103

Bill 118 s 103, also known as the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to support and protect the domestic orange juice industry in the United States.

The bill aims to achieve this goal by implementing several key measures. Firstly, it seeks to establish a program that will provide financial assistance to orange juice producers in the US. This assistance will help these producers remain competitive in the market and continue to produce high-quality orange juice.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote research and development in the orange juice industry. This research will focus on improving production methods, developing new products, and ensuring the sustainability of the industry. Furthermore, the bill also addresses issues related to trade and imports of orange juice. It includes measures to prevent unfair competition from foreign producers and protect the interests of domestic orange juice producers. Overall, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023 is aimed at supporting and strengthening the domestic orange juice industry in the United States. It seeks to ensure the continued success and viability of this important sector of the agricultural industry.

Congressional Summary of S 103

Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023

This bill requires finished pasteurized orange juice to contain at least 10% by weight of orange juice soluble solids (currently 10.5%), exclusive of the solids of any added optional sweetening ingredients.

Current Status of Bill S 103

Bill S 103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill S 103 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 26, 2023.  Bill S 103's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 103

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 103

Primary Policy Focus

Health
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