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HRES 1411

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Greg Steube

Sets the rules to consider H.R. 2162 on honey integrity on the House floor, including debate, amendments, and timing.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1411

Overview

  • Bill: HRES 1411
  • Session: 119
  • Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States, and for other purposes.
  • Purpose at a glance: This House Resolution sets terms for considering H.R. 2162, a bill aimed at protecting the integrity of honey marketed in the United States. As a House Resolution, it does not itself become law but governs the legislative process for the underlying bill, including timings, debate rules, and possible amendments.

What the bill would do (in substance)

Note: H.Res. 1411 focuses on the procedural aspect of bringing H.R. 2162 to the floor rather than enacting policy directly. The underlying policy provisions would be contained in H.R. 2162; the resolution dictates how that bill is considered.

  • Provide for the consideration of H.R. 2162 on the floor of the House.
  • Establish rules and procedures for debate, amendment, and a potential floor vote on H.R. 2162.
  • Specify the time allotted for debate and the types of amendments that may be considered, if applicable.
  • Outline ordering of layover and any special rules (e.g., points of order, decision on whether to allow certain amendments) to streamline consideration.
  • Include any expedited or structured procedures to move the bill through the chamber, subject to the House Rules Committee’s guidance.

Key provisions and procedural details

  • Jurisdiction: United States House of Representatives.
  • Committee referral: Referred to the House Committee on Rules (as of 2026-06-30).
  • Purpose: To provide for the consideration of H.R. 2162, which addresses the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States.
  • Substantive content of H.R. 2162 (not contained in H.Res. 1411): The resolution allows the House to proceed with debate and votes on H.R. 2162, which would include definitions, standards, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties related to honey integrity (e.g., mislabeling, adulteration, or adulterated labeling). The exact statutory text and policy details would be in H.R. 2162 itself.

Who would be affected

  • Directly: Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and parliamentary processes for passing H.R. 2162.
  • Indirectly: Stakeholders in the honey industry, including beekeepers, honey producers, processors, distributors, retailers, and consumers, through the potential implementation of standards, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions if H.R. 2162 becomes law.
  • Regulatory and law-enforcement entities would implement and enforce any standards or penalties established in H.R. 2162, should it be enacted.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • Date of action: 2026-06-30
  • Actions:
    • Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
    • Bill submitted in the House.
  • Next steps (typical): If the Rules Committee reports a rule, it would set terms for floor debate; the full House would then consider H.Res. 1411 to adopt the rule and proceed to H.R. 2162 under those terms. The timeline depends on Committee activity and floor scheduling.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Clarity and efficiency: The resolution aims to streamline consideration of H.R. 2162, potentially enabling quicker floor action if the rules are favorable.
  • Policy impact of H.R. 2162 (not detailed here): If enacted, could affect labeling accuracy, traceability, and enforcement related to honey integrity, with implications for industry compliance costs, adulteration detection, and consumer protection.
  • Stakeholder implications: Honey producers and marketers may need to align with any new labeling or authenticity standards; consumers could benefit from stronger assurances of product integrity.

If you’d like, I can pull in the specific text of H.R. 2162 to map the exact policy provisions that H.Res. 1411 would enable consideration for.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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