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FRIDGE Act of 2025
4/10/2025, 1:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1119
The bill proposes the establishment of a program that will provide technical assistance to foreign governments and organizations to improve their infrastructure, such as ports, roads, and storage facilities, to better accommodate the importation of US agricultural commodities. This assistance will help to increase the efficiency and capacity of foreign markets, making it easier for American farmers to export their products.
The goal of the bill is to strengthen trade relationships with foreign countries and expand market opportunities for US agricultural products. By investing in infrastructure improvements in foreign markets, the bill aims to increase the competitiveness of American farmers and boost agricultural exports. Overall, Bill 119 s 1119 seeks to support the agricultural industry by providing technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets, ultimately benefiting American farmers and promoting economic growth in the agricultural sector.
Congressional Summary of S 1119
Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2025 or the FRIDGE Act of 2025
This bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include funding for technical assistance for infrastructure-related projects to ensure U.S. agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to infrastructure deficiencies in new and developing markets. This Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program funds projects that address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities.
Specifically, the bill directs FAS to enter into contracts or other agreements with trade organizations to enhance the infrastructure capabilities (including cold chain capacity and port improvements) in new and developing foreign markets through needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance.
