Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 230
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 230Foreign Trade and International Finance
Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care because a thriving agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting millions of jobs and contributing trillions of dollars to the nation's economic output. The resolution highlights a concerning trend: a recent decline in U.S. food and agriculture exports and a predicted trade deficit, which threatens the U.S.'s historical leadership in global agricultural trade. If this trend continues without a proactive response, it could lead to job losses, reduced income for farmers and related businesses, and a weakening of the U.S. position in global food security.
This resolution signals that Congress recognizes these challenges and believes urgent action is needed. While it doesn't enact specific laws, it puts pressure on both Congress and the administration to prioritize and actively pursue policies that open new markets, enforce fair trade rules, and support American farmers. If it becomes law, it strengthens the political will for these actions; if it doesn't, it might indicate less urgency or consensus on this issue, potentially leaving the agricultural sector vulnerable to ongoing trade challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Calls for a renewed commitment to secure new and expanded market access and maintain global competitiveness for U.S. food and agriculture industries.
This aims to help American farmers sell more goods overseas, which can boost their income and strengthen the entire agricultural economy.
PROVISION 02
Expresses strong support for domestic trade promotion programs that benefit all sectors of U.S. agriculture.
These programs help American agricultural businesses find new buyers and expand their sales in international markets.
PROVISION 03
Suggests considering comprehensive trade agreements with key trading partners, focusing on new market access through lower tariffs on U.S. exports and resolution of unwarranted trade barriers.
New trade deals can remove obstacles that make American products more expensive or difficult to sell in other countries.
PROVISION 04
Emphasizes enforcing existing trade agreements and improving procedures to enforce U.S. trade laws for agricultural producers.
Ensures that other countries play by the rules, preventing unfair competition for American farmers and exporters.
PROVISION 05
Advocates for the elimination of longstanding unwarranted non-tariff trade barriers through effective and efficient dispute settlement processes.
This tackles hidden barriers, like overly strict regulations not based on science, that block U.S. food and farm products from entering markets.
Voters should care because a thriving agricultural sector is a cornerstone of the American economy, supporting millions of jobs and contributing trillions of dollars to the nation's economic output. The resolution highlights a concerning trend: a recent decline in U.S. food and agriculture exports and a predicted trade deficit, which threatens the U.S.'s historical leadership in global agricultural trade. If this trend continues without a proactive response, it could lead to job losses, reduced income for farmers and related businesses, and a weakening of the U.S. position in global food security.
This resolution signals that Congress recognizes these challenges and believes urgent action is needed. While it doesn't enact specific laws, it puts pressure on both Congress and the administration to prioritize and actively pursue policies that open new markets, enforce fair trade rules, and support American farmers. If it becomes law, it strengthens the political will for these actions; if it doesn't, it might indicate less urgency or consensus on this issue, potentially leaving the agricultural sector vulnerable to ongoing trade challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Calls for a renewed commitment to secure new and expanded market access and maintain global competitiveness for U.S. food and agriculture industries.
This aims to help American farmers sell more goods overseas, which can boost their income and strengthen the entire agricultural economy.
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Expresses strong support for domestic trade promotion programs that benefit all sectors of U.S. agriculture.
These programs help American agricultural businesses find new buyers and expand their sales in international markets.
high
Suggests considering comprehensive trade agreements with key trading partners, focusing on new market access through lower tariffs on U.S. exports and resolution of unwarranted trade barriers.
New trade deals can remove obstacles that make American products more expensive or difficult to sell in other countries.
med
Emphasizes enforcing existing trade agreements and improving procedures to enforce U.S. trade laws for agricultural producers.
Ensures that other countries play by the rules, preventing unfair competition for American farmers and exporters.
high
Advocates for the elimination of longstanding unwarranted non-tariff trade barriers through effective and efficient dispute settlement processes.
This tackles hidden barriers, like overly strict regulations not based on science, that block U.S. food and farm products from entering markets.
GLOSSARY
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Sense of Congress resolution
A formal statement from one or both chambers of Congress expressing their collective opinion or position on an issue, but without the force of law. It does not require the President's signature or create new legal obligations.
Trade policies
Rules, agreements, and government actions that affect how a country buys and sells goods and services with other countries.
Trade deficit
When a country imports (buys from other countries) more goods and services than it exports (sells to other countries) over a specific period, leading to a negative balance.
Tariffs
Taxes or duties added to goods when they are imported or exported, making them more expensive for buyers.
Non-tariff trade barriers
Obstacles to international trade that are not taxes, such as strict import quotas, complex regulations, or requirements that favor domestic products.
Market access
The ability of a country's goods and services to enter and be sold in another country's markets, often influenced by trade agreements and regulations.
Dispute settlement process
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 18, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 18, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
