A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes.
4/2/2025, 10:56 AMSummary of Bill S 1230
Bill 119 s 1230, also known as the "Preserving Foreign Markets for Common Names Act," aims to make changes to the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 in order to protect the use of common names for goods in foreign markets. The bill seeks to prevent other countries from restricting the use of common names, such as terms like "parmesan" or "feta," which are commonly used in the United States but may be subject to restrictions in other countries.The purpose of this bill is to ensure that American producers can continue to use these common names in foreign markets without facing unnecessary barriers or restrictions. By preserving the use of these common names, the bill aims to protect American producers' access to international markets and maintain their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
In addition to preserving the use of common names, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to agricultural trade. These provisions are aimed at promoting fair and open trade practices, protecting American farmers and producers, and ensuring that the United States remains a leader in global agricultural trade. Overall, Bill 119 s 1230 seeks to strengthen the United States' position in international agricultural trade by preserving the use of common names for goods and promoting fair and open trade practices. The bill is an important piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on American farmers, producers, and exporters.
Current Status of Bill S 1230
Bill S 1230 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill S 1230 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 1, 2025. Bill S 1230's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of April 1, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1230
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1230
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A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes.Comments
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