Rep. Crawford Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Challenge India's Trade Barriers on U.S. Crops
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a major concern for the farming industry, but trade legislation often moves slowly through the House.
Small agricultural businesses and exporters would benefit if the task force succeeds in reducing trade barriers abroad. Many small-scale farm operations and agricultural trading companies depend on export markets for profitability. Better market access could mean more revenue opportunities, though the effect is indirect and depends on the long-term success of dispute settlement processes.
“These trade barriers can harm United States farmers, ranchers, workers, and businesses”
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Reps. Rick Crawford, Troy Carter, and Clay Higgins introduced the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act (H.R. 5620) on Sept. 30. The bill establishes an Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force to identify foreign trade barriers, specifically targeting India's subsidies.
Legislation introduced in the House and Senate creates a task force of USDA and USTR officials to identify agricultural trade barriers, such as India's farm subsidies, for challenge at the WTO. The bill specifically targets India's over-production of rice and wheat.
Senators introduced the India Shrimp Tariff Act, following a February bill—the Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act—aimed at protecting the U.S. rice industry from Indian and Chinese subsidies.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act
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