Bill · H.Res. 230· House(119-HRES-230)

Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.

Age: 50 years

South Dakota

Introduced: 3/18/2025
Last activity: 3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Dusty Johnson
Cosponsors: - 9 - 10

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the legislative and executive branches must urgently work together on food and agricultural trade policies. It highlights that while the U.S. food and agriculture industries are vital to prosperity and global food security, there has been a 9-percent decline in export value. The resolution notes a predicted $37,000,000,000 trade deficit for the 2024 fiscal year, contrasting with historical surpluses. It aims to address trade-restrictive tariffs and nonscience-based trade barriers. Finally, it calls for renewed efforts to secure market access and maintain global competitiveness.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The resolution is primarily focused on securing market access and protections for farmers and ranchers.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
The central goal is to improve trade by lowering tariffs and removing non-science-based barriers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically supports agricultural businesses through improved trade access.