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Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 3:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 176

Bill 118 s 176, also known as the Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023, aims to promote and support the expansion of agricultural exports from the United States. The bill focuses on increasing market access for American agricultural products in foreign countries, as well as providing assistance to farmers and ranchers in navigating international trade regulations.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to help agricultural producers cover the costs associated with exporting their products. This program aims to make it easier for farmers and ranchers to access new markets and increase their export opportunities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance trade promotion efforts for American agricultural products, such as increasing funding for the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program. These programs help to promote US agricultural products overseas and support trade missions and marketing campaigns. Overall, the Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023 seeks to boost the competitiveness of American farmers and ranchers in the global marketplace by providing them with the resources and support they need to expand their export opportunities.

Congressional Summary of S 176

Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023

This bill expands and extends through FY2029 the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program of the Department of Agriculture.

Current Status of Bill S 176

Bill S 176 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 176 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023.  Bill S 176's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of January 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 176

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
2
Total Number of Cosponsors
36
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 176

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 176

Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023
Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to extend and expand the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program.

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