Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Senator Cotton Proposes Bill to Lower Egg Prices

12/10/2025

24 3 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) will introduce the Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025 to ease regulations and allow surplus broiler hatching eggs into pasteurized liquid products.
  • Cotton says red tape has raised prices and caused shortages for Arkansas consumers.
  • USDA data show eggs at $1.91 per dozen in early December, while California markets remain higher.
  • This follows U.S. President Donald Trump administration's efforts to combat avian flu's impact on eggs.