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Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5659| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent consumer confusion by establishing clear definitions for "egg" and "egg product" in food labeling. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that an egg must be the reproductive output of avian poultry, including an albumen or yolk encased in a calcium-based shell, and an egg product must adhere to existing federal regulations. The bill prohibits any food from being introduced into interstate commerce using a market name for an egg or egg product if it does not meet these newly defined criteria. This measure is intended to ensure that plant-based or other alternatives are not mislabeled in a way that could mislead consumers about their nutritional content or origin, as eggs are recognized for their unique nutritional profile. To facilitate enforcement, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, must issue draft guidance within 180 days and final guidance within one year. Any existing guidance inconsistent with these new definitions will be rendered void. The legislation also mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing enforcement actions, including warnings and penalties, and an updated plan if misbranded products remain on the market.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6945
Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024
Sep 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2929
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6945
    Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024


  • September 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2929
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-2929: Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025

Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5659| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
This legislation aims to prevent consumer confusion by establishing clear definitions for "egg" and "egg product" in food labeling. It amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that an egg must be the reproductive output of avian poultry, including an albumen or yolk encased in a calcium-based shell, and an egg product must adhere to existing federal regulations. The bill prohibits any food from being introduced into interstate commerce using a market name for an egg or egg product if it does not meet these newly defined criteria. This measure is intended to ensure that plant-based or other alternatives are not mislabeled in a way that could mislead consumers about their nutritional content or origin, as eggs are recognized for their unique nutritional profile. To facilitate enforcement, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, must issue draft guidance within 180 days and final guidance within one year. Any existing guidance inconsistent with these new definitions will be rendered void. The legislation also mandates a report to Congress within two years detailing enforcement actions, including warnings and penalties, and an updated plan if misbranded products remain on the market.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6945
Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024
Sep 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2929
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6945
    Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024


  • September 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2929
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Elise M. Stefanik

Elise M. Stefanik

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 119-2929: Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted