Bills · HR 1086
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1086Agriculture and Food
Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the ability of American agricultural producers to compete and sell their goods in international markets. If it becomes law, it would significantly increase the government's financial commitment to helping farmers and agricultural businesses promote and export their products. This could lead to more sales for American farms, potentially creating jobs and boosting the U.S. economy, especially in rural areas dependent on agriculture.
If the bill doesn't become law, the current funding levels for these export programs would remain stagnant and potentially expire, which the bill argues has already eroded their effectiveness due to inflation and increased foreign competition. This could put American producers at a disadvantage, potentially leading to fewer export opportunities and less economic growth in the agricultural sector. Essentially, it's about whether the U.S. government should substantially increase its support for agricultural exports to maintain and grow market share globally.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDP) from 2025 through 2029.
Ensures these programs continue to provide support for U.S. agricultural exports for another five years.
PROVISION 02
Increases funding for the Market Access Program (MAP) from $200 million to $400 million annually.
Doubles the financial resources available to help U.S. agricultural businesses promote their products overseas.
PROVISION 03
Increases funding for the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMDP) from $34.5 million to $69 million annually.
Doubles the financial support for agricultural trade associations to conduct long-term market development activities in foreign countries.
PROVISION 04
Increases the overall authorization for agricultural trade promotion and facilitation from $255 million to $489.5 million.
Provides a significantly larger pool of funds for the broader effort to boost U.S. agricultural exports.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 30
R· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 93%
DEM 16 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1086
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1086Agriculture and Food
Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
30
COMPLEXITY
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