What does Preamble of Securing American Agriculture Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment of United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes,' aims to assess U.S. reliance on agricultural products and inputs from China. The Secretary of Agriculture would be required to publish an annual assessment of this dependency.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Securing American Agriculture Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing American Agriculture Act.

What does CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR INPUTS ASSESSMENT. of Securing American Agriculture Act do?

This section mandates an annual assessment by the Secretary of Agriculture regarding U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products and inputs that could be exploited by the People's Republic of China. The assessment must address domestic production capacity and potential supply chain bottlenecks for specified inputs. The Secretary must provide recommendations to reduce U.S. reliance on China for these critical inputs, consulting with the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. Critical inputs include agricultural equipment, fuel, fertilizers, feed, veterinary drugs, crop protection chemicals, and seed, with the Secretary having the authority to add others. Information provided for the assessment is voluntary and will be used only to develop aggregate data, protecting the identity of the providers. The Secretary must ensure that assessments do not include trade secrets or confidential information.

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Securing American Agriculture Act

Last updated: 3/10/2025 · Introduced: 3/10/2025

Author: Pete Ricketts (R-NE)

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The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to annually assess U.S. reliance on critical agricultural products and inputs from China.
The assessment will identify domestic production capacity and supply chain vulnerabilities for inputs like fertilizers, seed, and veterinary drugs.
The Secretary must provide recommendations to reduce U.S. dependency on China for these inputs, collaborating with other federal agencies.

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