Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2222
Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025
Surplus Hatching Eggs: Allow Sales for Liquid Egg Processing
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Would stop certain federal shell-egg handling rules from applying to extra hatching eggs meant to be turned into liquid egg products.
- Targets “surplus” broiler hatching eggs (fertilized eggs meant for making chicks) when they’re sold to facilities that break and process eggs for food makers.
- Directs FDA, working with USDA, to rewrite the rule within 180 days so these eggs can be held at temperatures and for times that still work for hatching—but also allow resale for processing.
- Supporters likely see this as a way to get more eggs into the food supply for processed foods (like baked goods), which could help ease some price pressure.
- This mainly affects hatcheries, egg processors, and food manufacturers; any price effects for shoppers would depend on how many extra eggs are redirected into food production.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025
Bill NumberHR 2222
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(22)D: 7R: 15
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