US Federal House Bill HB1995

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/10/25
• Refer: 3/10/25
• Refer: 3/28/25

Caption

Securing American Agriculture Act

Impact

The assessment required by HB1995 will focus on various critical inputs such as agricultural machinery, fuel, fertilizers, and veterinary drugs, among other key agricultural elements. Importantly, the results of this assessment will inform legislative recommendations aimed at mitigating potential supply chain disruptions. By analyzing current domestic production capacity and potential bottlenecks, the bill intends to encourage proactive measures to reduce dependency on foreign agricultural products. This could lead to legislative changes aimed at fostering domestic production and resilience in the agriculture sector.

Summary

House Bill 1995, known as the Securing American Agriculture Act, mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture conduct an annual assessment of the United States' dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs sourced from the People's Republic of China. The bill aims to evaluate and report on potential vulnerabilities in agricultural supply chains that could arise if China were to exploit these dependencies. Through this act, the government seeks to enhance food security by identifying risks associated with reliance on foreign agricultural sources.

Contention

Some potential points of contention surrounding HB1995 may stem from the implications it poses on international trade relations, particularly with China. Critics may argue that focusing on reducing dependency may strain economic ties or could provoke retaliatory measures from China. Moreover, ensuring confidentiality in the assessment process—as the bill stipulates that no private entity can be required to provide information—might raise concerns about the reliability and thoroughness of the assessments conducted. Stakeholders in the agricultural sector may have varying views on the bill's impact on market dynamics and trade operations.

Congress_id

119-HR-1995

Introduced_date

2025-03-10