To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to extend and expand the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program.

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Bill 119 hr 1086, also known as the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978, aims to make changes to the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program. These programs were established to help American agricultural producers and exporters access international markets and promote their products overseas.

The proposed amendments in this bill seek to extend and expand these programs, allowing for more funding and resources to be allocated towards promoting American agricultural products in foreign markets. This includes increasing funding for marketing and promotional activities, as well as providing support for trade missions and market research.

The Market Access Program helps agricultural producers and trade organizations promote their products in foreign markets through activities such as advertising, trade shows, and market research. The Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program provides funding for non-profit organizations to promote American agricultural products overseas through activities such as market research, technical assistance, and trade missions. By extending and expanding these programs, the bill aims to support American farmers and ranchers by increasing their access to international markets and helping them compete on a global scale. This could potentially lead to increased exports and economic growth for the agricultural sector in the United States.