HR 3358119th CongressIntroduced

Harvest to Hue Act

Introduced: May 13, 2025

Agriculture & Food

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Harvest to Hue Act would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to take steps to expand the capacity of United States farmers to grow and harvest agricultural materials that can be used as natural color additives in the food supply. The bill emphasizes collaboration among the USDA, other federal agencies, producers, and food industry partners, and it calls for focusing research within existing capabilities to support domestic production. It is an introductory measure with no explicit funding or new regulations, relying on administration action to broaden the supply of natural color additives and potentially create new markets for farmers while supporting consumer preference for natural ingredients.

Key Points

1The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to facilitate efforts to increase U.S. farmers’ ability to grow and harvest agricultural goods used as natural color additives.
2It promotes collaboration among the USDA, other federal agencies, agricultural producers, and food industry partners to support production of natural color additives derived from agricultural components.
3It calls for concentrating research within existing capabilities to bolster the domestic supply of natural color additive resources.
4The bill contains findings that frame natural color additives as a scientifically grounded, consumer-trust driven area where federal efforts could expand safe, affordable options.
5There is no provision for new funding or regulatory changes; the act relies on administrative actions and interagency coordination rather than new statutes or mandates.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: United States farmers and agricultural producers who would grow and harvest ingredients for natural color additives.Secondary group/area affected: Food manufacturers and industry partners that use natural color additives in products.Additional impacts: Consumers may benefit from increased access to natural color options and potentially enhanced trust in the safety and transparency of food ingredients; federal agencies may coordinate more closely on research and industry collaboration without new regulatory requirements.

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