What does Preamble of Ag Disputes Act do?

This bill requires the establishment of a joint task force. The task force's purpose is to identify and eliminate barriers to agriculture exports of the United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ag Disputes Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Ag Disputes Act do?

This section outlines findings related to agricultural competitiveness and international trade. It asserts that a rules-based trading system is crucial for U.S. agricultural exports. The text highlights concerns about trade barriers erected by foreign governments, particularly those of India. India's price support programs are cited as violating World Trade Organization commitments and hindering dispute resolution. These programs have reportedly led to India's dominance in the global rice trade and have negatively impacted other commodity markets. The United States Trade Representative has submitted counter notifications to the World Trade Organization documenting these violations. Attempts to reform India's agricultural subsidy system have been unsuccessful. Dispute settlement is presented as an effective mechanism for ensuring compliance with trade agreements and supporting internal reformers. The section concludes that global agriculture is particularly vulnerable to trade barriers and requires focused attention to resolve trade violations.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Ag Disputes Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding efforts to address foreign trade barriers impacting U.S. agricultural exports. It identifies the U.S. Trade Representative and the Secretary of Agriculture as having critical roles in developing agricultural trade disputes. Congress and the private sector are also recognized as having key roles in developing dispute resolution and enforcement strategies. Regarding price supports by the Government of India, the section states the President has exhausted WTO options short of requesting consultations. It suggests a plan with deadlines for requesting WTO consultations and establishing a panel. The U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Agriculture are directed to jointly develop a proactive enforcement strategy for agricultural trade barriers. The Office of the United States Trade Representative is designated as the lead agency for U.S. trade policy.

What does AGRICULTURAL TRADE ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE. of Ag Disputes Act do?

This section establishes the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force within 30 days of the Act's enactment. The Task Force will be composed of employees from the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, and other federal agencies. The Task Force's duties include identifying trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports, developing enforcement strategies, and identifying potential co-complainants in trade disputes. The Task Force is required to regularly consult with private sector stakeholders, relevant federal agencies, and like-minded trading partners. The Task Force must submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing progress in identifying and addressing trade barriers, including the status of ongoing disputes. Confidential information will be removed from reports, with briefings provided to Congress on the removed information. The first report must include a plan for requesting World Trade Organization consultations with India regarding price supports for agricultural products.

Back to bills

Ag Disputes Act

Last updated: 2/26/2025 · Introduced: 2/26/2025

Author: Bill Cassidy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes an Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force to identify and address trade barriers hindering U.S. agricultural exports, particularly focusing on issues like India's price support programs.
The bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Agriculture to develop a proactive enforcement strategy and, if necessary, request World Trade Organization consultations regarding trade violations.
Congress expresses its sense that the U.S. Trade Representative should pursue WTO consultations with India regarding agricultural price supports within specific deadlines.

119th Congressin committeeOfficial page

Verified Votes

No verified votes yet.

Community Votes

No community votes yet. Be the first!

Voting as guest · Sign in for verified votes

Other Sections

Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 3 more.

5 sections

Click "Show details" to explore individual sections. Use the community vote above or visit All Sections to vote per section.

Read official text

Want the full experience?

Create a free account to cast verified votes on each section, get a personalized summary, and track your voting history.

Create Free Account