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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1507

U.S. Citrus Protection Act

Congress Proposes Ban on Fresh Citrus Imports From China, Starting 90 Days After Enactment

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Senate
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Key Points

  • Would ban imports of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit that comes from China.
  • The ban would start 90 days after the bill becomes law, giving importers and stores time to adjust.
  • People who buy fresh citrus could see fewer sourcing options; prices or availability could change depending on other suppliers.
  • U.S. citrus growers could face less competition from imported Chinese citrus fruit.
  • Applies only to fresh citrus fruit from China, not to citrus from other countries or to all citrus products in general.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(2)
Farmer Rancher
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral

State Impacts

FloridaFL
Positive

Florida is a major U.S. citrus-growing state, and the bill is sponsored by two House members from Florida. If the ban reduces low-priced competition from Chinese fresh citrus, Florida growers and grove workers could see modest support for prices and sales. The bill text does not provide Florida-only funding or programs.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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News

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Related Bills

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

U.S. Citrus Protection Act

Bill NumberHR 1507
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

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