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Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 545

Bill 118 HR 545, also known as the Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect domestic produce from unfair competition from foreign imports.

The bill aims to achieve this by implementing stricter regulations on imported produce, including requiring foreign producers to meet certain standards in order to sell their products in the US market. This is intended to level the playing field for American farmers and ensure that they are not at a disadvantage due to lower quality or cheaper foreign produce.

Additionally, the Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act includes provisions for increased inspections of imported produce to ensure that it meets US safety and quality standards. This is important for protecting consumers from potentially harmful or subpar products. Overall, the goal of this bill is to support and promote the American agricultural industry by ensuring that domestic produce is given a fair chance in the marketplace. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from lawmakers who are concerned about the impact of foreign competition on American farmers.

Congressional Summary of HR 545

Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act

This bill establishes a process by which a core seasonal industry may petition for countervailing and antidumping duties.

A core seasonal industry means the producers (1) of a domestic like product that is a raw agricultural product, (2) whose collective output constitutes a majority of the total production in any state or group of states that accounts for a major portion of the total production during a discrete season or cyclical period of time, and (3) that make substantially all of their sales during that season or time period.

The bill also provides that this process shall apply with respect to goods from Canada and Mexico.

Current Status of Bill HR 545

Bill HR 545 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill HR 545 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 26, 2023.  Bill HR 545's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 545

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 545

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural trade
- Canada
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Government studies and investigations
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Tariffs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 545

Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act
Defending Domestic Produce Protection Act
To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide for the treatment of core seasonal industries affected by antidumping or countervailing duty investigations, and for other purposes.

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