Bills · S 4148
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4148Agriculture and Food
Homegrown Fertilizer Act
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because fertilizer is a fundamental input for food production, directly influencing the cost and availability of food at the grocery store. Currently, the U.S. relies significantly on foreign sources for many fertilizers, which leaves farmers vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, international conflicts, and volatile prices. These factors can drive up farming costs, which are often passed on to consumers as higher food prices.
If this bill becomes law, it aims to make the U.S. more self-sufficient in fertilizer production. This could help stabilize prices for farmers, reduce their input costs, and ultimately contribute to more predictable and potentially lower food prices for consumers. Without this law, the U.S. would continue its substantial reliance on foreign fertilizer, leaving farmers and consumers exposed to the same economic and geopolitical risks that have led to high fertilizer costs in recent years.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to eligible entities for increasing domestic manufacturing, processing, and storage of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives.
This establishes the core financial assistance program aimed at boosting U.S. fertilizer independence and capacity.
PROVISION 02
Defines eligible entities as independently owned businesses (various types), Indian Tribes, or State/local governments, specifically excluding entities with a market share greater than or equal to the fourth-largest in key fertilizer markets.
This provision ensures the funding supports smaller, independent players rather than established market giants, promoting competition and market diversity.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes projects that improve fertilizer production methods, enhance efficiency, dedicate new capacity to United States agricultural commodity production, or improve competition and reduce prices for farmers.
This directs funding towards projects that offer the most significant benefits in terms of innovation, national food security, and market fairness for farmers.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant recipients to provide non-Federal matching funds in an amount equal to the federal grant, with a maximum grant amount of $100,000,000.
This ensures local investment and shared responsibility in projects, potentially increasing their viability and accountability.
PROVISION 05
Mandates repayment of the grant or loan if the funded company or facility is sold within a 10-year period to an entity with a market share greater than or equal to the fourth-largest in the relevant fertilizer market.
This prevents federal funds from ultimately benefiting large, dominant corporations if a smaller, federally supported entity is acquired.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
19
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95
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DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 19
Introduced in Senate
MAR 19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4148
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionMar 19, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
Senate BillS 4148Agriculture and Food
Homegrown Fertilizer Act
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 19, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
4
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