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Honey Integrity Act

4/3/2025, 1:23 PM

Summary of Bill S 1028

Bill 119 s 1028, also known as the "Honey Integrity Act," aims to protect the integrity of honey that is marketed in the United States. The bill seeks to address concerns about the adulteration and mislabeling of honey, which can deceive consumers and harm the reputation of honest honey producers.

The key provisions of the bill include requirements for honey to be accurately labeled with its country of origin, as well as any added ingredients or processing methods. This transparency is intended to help consumers make informed choices about the honey they purchase.

Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for those who knowingly sell adulterated or mislabeled honey, in order to deter fraudulent practices in the honey industry. These penalties may include fines or other enforcement actions. Overall, the Honey Integrity Act is designed to promote honesty and integrity in the marketing of honey in the United States, and to protect consumers from deceptive practices. By ensuring that honey is accurately labeled and free from adulteration, the bill aims to support the reputation of legitimate honey producers and maintain the trust of consumers in the honey industry.

Current Status of Bill S 1028

Bill S 1028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2025. Bill S 1028 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 13, 2025.  Bill S 1028's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1028

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
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 1028

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1028

A bill to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.
A bill to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Brian Adkins

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1 year ago

I am concerned about the potential impact of this bill on the honey industry.