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Securing American Agriculture Act
3/27/2025, 6:33 PM
Summary of Bill S 912
The assessment will help policymakers and stakeholders better understand the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with this dependency, allowing for more informed decision-making and strategic planning. By shining a light on the US-China agricultural trade relationship, the bill seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the agricultural sector.
In addition to the assessment requirement, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to US-China agricultural trade. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, they are likely aimed at addressing any identified vulnerabilities and promoting domestic agricultural production and self-sufficiency. Overall, Bill 119 s 912 represents a proactive approach to addressing the US dependency on Chinese agricultural products and inputs. By requiring an annual assessment of this dependency, the bill seeks to enhance national security, economic stability, and food sovereignty in the United States.
Congressional Summary of S 912
Securing American Agriculture Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assess, on an annual basis, U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs that could be exploited in the event that China weaponizes such a dependency. USDA must submit a report to Congress on the assessment, which must include recommendations to reduce U.S. dependency on China to supply critical agricultural products or inputs.
Under the bill, critical inputs include all farm management, agronomic, and field-applied production inputs (e.g., agricultural equipment, fertilizers, veterinary drugs, and seed).
The bill specifies that, in conducting the assessment, USDA may not require a private entity to provide information to USDA. Further, the bill requires USDA to comply with certain confidentiality requirements and restricts disclosures of the information.
