Bills · HR 2558
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2558Agriculture and Food
SAFETY Act of 2025
INTRO APR 1· LAST ACTION APR 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly impacts the ability of American food and drink producers to sell their products globally, affecting jobs and the economy in the agricultural sector. If this bill becomes law, the U.S. government will be legally required to actively defend the use of common food and beverage names (like Parmesan or Feta) for American-made goods in international negotiations. This could prevent other countries from imposing trade barriers that restrict U.S. exports, ensuring that products from American farms and factories can compete fairly worldwide.
Without this bill, U.S. producers might face increasing challenges in exporting products that use names considered "geographical indications" by other nations, potentially leading to lost market access and reduced revenue. This bill aims to protect American brands and export opportunities, which in turn supports the economic health of rural communities and the food industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "common name" for agricultural products, food, wine, and beer, providing extensive examples like Parmesan, Feta, Chardonnay, Pilsener, and Budweiser beer.
This establishes a clear legal basis for which product names the U.S. government will defend in international trade.
PROVISION 02
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to work with the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate agreements with foreign countries to secure the right for U.S. producers to use these common names.
This provision creates a specific mandate for the government to proactively protect U.S. export markets for these products.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary and USTR to provide semi-annual briefings to Congress on their efforts and successes in defending the use of common names.
This ensures transparency and accountability for the government's actions to protect U.S. agricultural trade interests.
PROVISION 04
Amends existing law to consider it a trade barrier if a foreign agreement prohibits or disallows the use of a common name for a U.S. agricultural product.
This strengthens the U.S. negotiating position by explicitly framing such restrictions as actions that trigger a response.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· South Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 4 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 1
Introduced in House
APR 1
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2558
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last actionApr 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
House BillHR 2558Agriculture and Food
SAFETY Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
