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Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 104

Bill 118 s 104, also known as the Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to support and protect domestic produce production in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that aim to increase funding for research and development in the agriculture sector, with a focus on improving the efficiency and sustainability of domestic produce production. It also seeks to provide financial assistance to farmers and producers who are facing challenges such as competition from foreign imports or natural disasters.

Additionally, the Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023 includes measures to promote the consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as to strengthen regulations on imported produce to ensure that it meets the same standards as domestic products. Overall, this bill is designed to bolster the domestic produce industry in the United States and support the livelihoods of American farmers and producers. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to protect and promote the country's agricultural sector, while critics raise concerns about potential trade implications and the impact on consumers.

Congressional Summary of S 104

Defending Domestic Produce Production Act of 2023

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 S 104

Bill S 104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 26, 2023. Bill S 104 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 26, 2023.  Bill S 104's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 104

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 104

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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