What does Preamble of Expanding Market Access Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978. The stated purpose of the bill is to expand agricultural market access. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Schiff.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Market Access Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Market Access Act.

What does AGRICULTURAL TRADE PROMOTION AND FACILITATION. of Expanding Market Access Act do?

This section modifies the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include technical assistance for improving infrastructure in foreign markets for U.S. agricultural commodities. The technical assistance may include needs assessments, training, and improvements to cold chain capacity and port infrastructure. Funding for this technical assistance is capped at $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2027 and $5,000,000 for subsequent years. The Secretary is required to submit a biennial report to Congress detailing the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. This report must identify foreign trade barriers, analyze their impact, and assess actions taken or expected to be taken to address them. The report also includes information on un-obligated funds and the reasons for their lack of obligation. Funding for the Agricultural Trade Act is modified and extended through fiscal year 2031, with specific funding amounts allocated for each year. Certain provisions of law, including Section 718 of title VII of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, and Section 10602 of Public Law 119-21, are repealed.

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Expanding Market Access Act

Last updated: 6/2/2026 · Introduced: 6/2/2026

Author: Adam Schiff (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to provide technical assistance to foreign markets, improving infrastructure for U.S. agricultural commodities, with funding capped at $5,000,000 annually after 2027.
The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a biennial report to Congress analyzing foreign trade barriers impacting U.S. specialty crops and detailing un-obligated funds.
Funding for the Agricultural Trade Act is extended through fiscal year 2031, with allocated amounts for each year, and certain existing provisions of law are repealed.

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