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Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

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

Also known as: U.S. Citrus Protection Act

Legislative Progress

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Review
House
Senate
President

Impacts

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.

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.
TradeAgricultureConsumer Protection

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

90 days after enactment

Import ban begins 90 days after the bill is enacted (signed into law).

After that start date, commercially produced fresh citrus from China cannot legally enter U.S. ports; importers must stop shipments and stores cannot stock that product.

In the 1–3 months after enactment, before the ban takes effect

Importers and distributors switch sourcing plans before the start date.

Businesses that relied on Chinese fresh citrus would line up suppliers from the U.S. or other countries, which may affect availability and price for some citrus items.

Starting when the ban takes effect

Ports and inspection staff begin turning away (or requiring re-export/destruction of) covered citrus shipments from China.

If banned shipments arrive, they may be delayed, returned, or disposed of, which can create short-term disruptions and extra costs for shippers.

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.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

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