Recognizing the value of coffee to the United States and expressing support for September 29, 2025, to be designated as "National Coffee Day".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 784
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-06T13:04:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 784
Purpose
This resolution recognizes the economic and cultural importance of coffee in the United States and expresses support for designating September 29, 2025, as "National Coffee Day."
Key Provisions
- Lists statistics on coffee consumption, job creation (over 2,200,000 jobs), economic contribution ($343 billion annually), and tax revenue ($38 billion).
- Highlights domestic production in Hawai'i and Puerto Rico, exports ($1.1 billion in 2024), and reliance on imported coffee (over 99% of U.S. supply).
- Notes the role of the bipartisan Congressional Coffee Caucus and a June 2025 letter urging removal of tariffs on imported coffee.
- Resolves to:
- Support the National Coffee Day designation.
- Recognize contributions from all parts of the coffee supply chain.
- Encourage strengthening of supply chains through research and resilience efforts.
- Promote scientific research on coffee's health effects.
- Back coffee in trade and economic policies for U.S. markets and global development.
- Celebrate coffee's role in American culture and economy.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This non-binding resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it serves only to express congressional support and recognition without creating enforceable requirements or amendments.
Potential Impacts
- May increase public awareness of the coffee industry's role, potentially benefiting related businesses and consumers.
- Could influence trade discussions by endorsing removal of tariffs on imported coffee, affecting international supply chains.
- Supports broader efforts in agricultural research and global partnerships without mandating specific actions by government agencies.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Domestic coffee businesses, farmers in Hawai'i and Puerto Rico, and workers across the supply chain (growers, importers, roasters, retailers, baristas).
- U.S. consumers and the broader economy.
- International smallholder farmers and developing countries reliant on coffee exports.
- Members of Congress, particularly through the Congressional Coffee Caucus.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The resolution is bipartisan and focuses on economic and trade policy without raising constitutional concerns.
- It aligns with existing trade practices by advocating stable access to imported coffee but carries no legal force.
- Politically, it underscores coffee's role in national security interests through global partnerships, though effects remain symbolic.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (7)
Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-09-30: Submitted in House
- 2025-09-30: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Recognizing the value of coffee to the United States and expressing support for September 29, 2025, to be designated as "National Coffee Day". — issued 2025-09-30 — PDF (3 pages)