Protecting American Food Producers from Russia’s Market Distortions Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4143 Protecting American Food Producers from Russia’s Market Distortions Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 4:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4143

Protecting American Food Producers from Russia's Market Distortions Act

This bill prohibits the importation of certain agricultural products, raw materials, and food from Russia if the Russian government prohibits the importation of these products from the United States.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapters 1-24 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes, among other products, live animals, animal and vegetable products, seafood, prepared foodstuffs, and beverages). Further, the bill prohibits federal funds from being obligated or expended for the procurement of these products from Russia.

These prohibitions shall terminate on the date on which the President determines and certifies to Congress that (1) the Russian government has terminated its prohibition on the importation of these products from the United States, (2) the Russian government and its proxies have withdrawn all military and paramilitary forces from Ukraine, and (3) the President has received credible commitments from the Russian government that it will not engage in hostile action against Ukraine in the future.

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Current Status of Bill S 4143

Bill S 4143 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2022. Bill S 4143 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2022. Bill S 4143's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 4, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4143

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4143

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural trade

- Conflicts and wars

- Europe

- Food industry and services

- Military operations and strategy

- Public contracts and procurement

- Russia

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

- Trade restrictions

- Ukraine

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4143

Protecting American Food Producers from Russia’s Market Distortions Act

A bill to prohibit the importation of agricultural products, raw materials, and food from the Russian Federation if the Russian Federation prohibits the importation of such products, materials, and food from the United States, and for other purposes.