Bill · H.R. 8583· House(119-HR-8583)
Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act," aims to prohibit certain duties on phosphate fertilizers. It specifically stops duties imposed under sections 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 for items classified under headings 3103 or 3105 imported from the Kingdom of Morocco. Additionally, the act revokes countervailing duty orders for phosphate fertilizers imported from the Kingdom of Morocco. The Secretary of Commerce is directed to stop collecting these duties or cash deposits. Finally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection must refund certain cash deposits to importers of record.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill lowers the cost of essential fertilizer inputs for farmers by eliminating import duties and countervailing orders.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
The bill facilitates easier international trade by removing duties and countervailing orders on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The removal of fertilizer duties provides direct cost savings to importers and business owners in the agricultural sector.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Duties on Phosphate Fertilizers: The bill prohibits duties under section 122 or 310 of the Trade Act of 1974 for specific imports from the Kingdom of Morocco (Sec. 2). This could lower costs for those importing these goods.
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Revocation of Countervailing Duty Orders: The bill eliminates the force or effect of countervailing duty orders regarding phosphate fertilizers from the Kingdom of Morocco (Sec. 3(a)). This change takes effect 4 business days after enactment.
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Refunds for Importers: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is required to refund cash deposits paid by importers of record for phosphate fertilizers from the Kingdom of Morocco, provided they don't fall under specific exceptions (Sec. 3(c)). These refunds must be issued within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding specific negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+7Good For Business Owners+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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