Bills · S 3915
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3915Agriculture and Food
Specialty CROP Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to shed light on specific obstacles that prevent American farmers from selling their specialty crops in foreign markets. By requiring a detailed annual report, the government and the public will gain a clearer understanding of issues like unfair import taxes or complex foreign regulations that cost U.S. farmers sales. This information can then be used to push for fairer trade practices, potentially opening new markets or increasing exports for American-grown produce.
If this bill becomes law, there will be a consistent, public record of trade challenges and what the government is doing about them, allowing for greater accountability and more targeted action. If it doesn't pass, these trade barriers might continue to hinder U.S. specialty crop exports without a dedicated, comprehensive annual assessment, potentially leaving farmers at a disadvantage and limiting their market reach.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative to submit an annual report to Congress on the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crop exports.
Ensures regular assessment of trade challenges facing a vital sector of American agriculture.
PROVISION 02
The report must identify and analyze foreign trade barriers, including tariffs, quotas, and non-tariff barriers, and estimate their economic impact on U.S. exports.
Provides specific data and analysis to understand the financial consequences of trade obstacles.
PROVISION 03
The report must detail actions taken or planned by the U.S. government to eliminate identified trade barriers, including negotiations and actions at the World Trade Organization.
Increases transparency and accountability regarding government efforts to protect and promote U.S. agricultural trade interests.
PROVISION 04
Before preparing the report, the government must seek and consider comments from the public and an agricultural trade advisory committee.
Ensures that the report reflects the perspectives and experiences of those directly impacted by specialty crop trade issues.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
45
BILLS LED
92
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 3 REP 3 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in Senate
FEB 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3915
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2026
Last actionFeb 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026
Senate BillS 3915Agriculture and Food
Specialty CROP Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
7
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