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Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4764
Bill 118 HR 4764, also known as the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of mislabeling and adulteration of honey products in the United States.
The bill aims to establish a national standard for the identification and verification of honey products, in order to ensure that consumers are receiving authentic and pure honey. This standard would include requirements for labeling, testing, and documentation of honey products to prevent fraud and deception in the marketplace.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance enforcement measures against those who engage in the mislabeling or adulteration of honey products. This includes increased penalties for violations of the new standards, as well as providing resources for enforcement agencies to more effectively monitor and regulate the honey industry. Overall, the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act is designed to protect consumers from fraudulent practices in the honey industry, while also promoting transparency and integrity in the marketplace. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
The bill aims to establish a national standard for the identification and verification of honey products, in order to ensure that consumers are receiving authentic and pure honey. This standard would include requirements for labeling, testing, and documentation of honey products to prevent fraud and deception in the marketplace.
Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance enforcement measures against those who engage in the mislabeling or adulteration of honey products. This includes increased penalties for violations of the new standards, as well as providing resources for enforcement agencies to more effectively monitor and regulate the honey industry. Overall, the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act is designed to protect consumers from fraudulent practices in the honey industry, while also promoting transparency and integrity in the marketplace. It is currently being considered by Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4764
Bill HR 4764 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4764 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4764's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of August 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4764
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4764
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4764
Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act
Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act
To establish a standard of identity for honey, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4764
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