Bills · HR 2222
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2222Agriculture and Food
Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it attempts to tackle the issue of egg prices by increasing the overall supply of eggs available for food production. If more surplus broiler hatching eggs can be repurposed into liquid egg products, it could lead to more affordable prices for items like liquid egg whites, omelet mixes, or products that use processed eggs as ingredients (e.g., baked goods, sauces).
Without this bill, surplus broiler hatching eggs might continue to be difficult to sell for processing due to existing regulations designed for shell eggs, potentially leading to waste and limiting the supply available for liquid egg products. If this bill becomes law, it could provide a boost to the supply chain for processed egg products and offer consumers more stable or lower prices for these goods, which are staples in many households and food industries.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes a specific federal regulation (21 CFR 118.4(e)) about shell egg handling immediately inapplicable to surplus broiler hatching eggs sold to egg breakers for liquid egg processing.
This immediately removes a regulatory hurdle that prevented these eggs from being repurposed for human consumption, potentially increasing their supply.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (through the FDA) to issue a revised rule within 180 days, allowing surplus broiler hatching eggs to be stored at temperatures compatible with hatching while still being eligible for sale to egg breakers.
This establishes a long-term, specific regulatory framework to ensure these eggs can be safely used for liquid egg products, balancing existing industry practices with food safety.
PROVISION 03
Defines key terms such as 'egg breaker,' 'broiler hatching egg,' and 'broiler hatchery' to clarify which entities and products are affected by the Act.
These definitions ensure that the new rules are applied consistently and precisely to the intended parts of the egg industry.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 23
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
17
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 61%
DEM 7 REP 16 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2222
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2222Agriculture and Food
Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
23
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
