Bill · S. 2808· Senate(119-S-2808)
Fertilizer Research Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
S. 2808, known as the Fertilizer Research Act of 2025, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a report on the U.S. fertilizer industry. This report must be published on the Department of Agriculture website within one year after the Act is enacted. The Secretary must consult with the Administrator of the Economic Research Service to put the report together. The text covers various aspects of the fertilizer industry, including market size, pricing patterns, imports, supply chain levels, and industry concentration. It also looks at emerging fertilizer technologies, the regulatory environment, price transparency, and projected market growth. Confidential business information is strictly excluded from the published report.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill directly addresses fertilizer pricing and supply chain impacts that influence the prices agricultural producers receive at the farm.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
Rural communities heavily reliant on agriculture stand to benefit from insights into fertilizer markets and supply chain efficiencies.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The legislation requires public reporting on industry pricing patterns, supply chains, and market concentration to increase transparency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1) requires a description of industry impacts that influence the prices agricultural producers receive for their products at the farm. This could benefit farmers by giving them a clearer picture of how fertilizer issues affect their bottom line.
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Section 2(a)(5) provides an overview of the supply chain, including transportation, logistics, and supply chain disruptions from natural disasters. This information could help people understand supply chain bottlenecks that drive up costs.
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Section 2(a)(8) assesses the regulatory environment and identifies areas where regulatory burdens are hampering domestic production, distribution, and usage. Highlighting these burdens could point the way toward common-sense fixes to help lower costs for the people.
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Section 2(a)(9) evaluates public price reporting transparency and considers whether the Secretary should establish a reporting mechanism for fertilizer prices. Better price transparency can hold officials and companies accountable, ensuring everyday folks aren't being taken advantage of by hidden costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Reduces Inflation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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