Bills · S 1028
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1028Agriculture and Food
Honey Integrity Act
INTRO MAR 13· LAST ACTION MAR 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a widespread issue known as 'honey fraud' or 'economically motivated adulteration,' where cheaper syrups or other substances are illegally mixed with honey and sold as pure honey. This practice cheats consumers, hurts honest beekeepers and honey producers who sell genuine products, and can sometimes even pose health risks if the additives are unsafe.
If this bill becomes law, it would create clear rules and enforcement mechanisms to combat honey fraud. Consumers could be more confident that the 'honey' label means pure honey, and the market for legitimate honey producers would become fairer. If it doesn't pass, the problem of adulterated honey is likely to continue, leaving consumers at risk of buying fake products and genuine honey producers at an economic disadvantage.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an official definition (standard of identity) for honey within one year of the bill becoming law.
This provision creates a clear, legal benchmark for what constitutes 'honey,' which is crucial for identifying and prosecuting fraudulent products.
PROVISION 02
It establishes a Honey Integrity Program requiring qualifying commercial honey packers to conduct specific, scientifically advanced testing on their honey before it's sold and report the results to the Secretary.
This mandates proactive testing by industry to detect and prevent economically motivated adulteration, moving beyond reactive enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Honey packers must certify compliance, report any findings of economically motivated adulteration to authorities within 24 hours, and refuse receipt of such honey.
This provision places a direct responsibility on packers to prevent fake honey from entering the market and ensures rapid notification for enforcement actions.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary is directed to investigate, test, and destroy honey found to be adulterated and to share data on such findings with other federal and state agencies, and industry stakeholders.
This outlines the government's role in responding to identified adulteration, including removal from the market and information sharing to prevent future occurrences.
PROVISION 05
Qualifying commercial honey packers will be subject to fees, which are authorized to be appropriated to fund the Honey Integrity Program.
This provision creates a funding mechanism, placing the financial burden of the program partly on the industry it regulates.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 13
Introduced in Senate
MAR 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1028
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 13, 2025
Last actionMar 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025
Senate BillS 1028Agriculture and Food
Honey Integrity Act
INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 13, 2025
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READING
6 min
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