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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1507· House(119-HR-1507)

U.S. Citrus Protection Act

Rep. Steube
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
2/21/2025
Last activity
2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
W. Steube
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the U.S. Citrus Protection Act. It aims to stop the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit that comes from the People's Republic of China. The prohibition applies regardless of any other existing laws. This measure is set to take effect 90 days after the Act is passed into law.

Yes

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5

    U.S. citrus farmers will benefit from the protection of their market from Chinese competition.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Domestic citrus producers will benefit from reduced competition from Chinese imports.

The opposite

  • Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3

    The bill restricts international trade by prohibiting the importation of fresh citrus from China.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2

    The unilateral ban on Chinese citrus imports may strain trade relations with the People's Republic of China.