Bill · S. 743· Senate(119-S-743)
Ag Disputes Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ag Disputes Act," requires the President to establish the Agricultural Trade Enforcement Task Force. The task force is designed to identify and eliminate barriers that hinder United States agricultural exports. Members will include employees from the Department of Agriculture and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. The group is tasked with developing enforcement strategies and finding like-minded trading partners to assist in disputes. A specific focus is placed on addressing price support programs in India that may violate World Trade Organization commitments. The Task Force must provide regular reports to Congress regarding its progress.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets the removal of barriers that harm agricultural businesses and exporters.
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill is designed to protect and enhance the competitiveness of American farmers and ranchers in global markets.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill establishes a task force to resolve disputes and eliminate barriers to ensure a more rules-based international trading system.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting American Agriculture Workers and Businesses: By identifying and eliminating trade barriers, the bill aims to help domestic farmers, ranchers, workers, and businesses compete more effectively in the global marketplace (Section 2).
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Stabilizing Consumer Prices: The bill notes that trade barriers can lead to higher prices for consumers; therefore, addressing these barriers could help mitigate those costs (Section 2).
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Increasing Market Access: The establishment of the Task Force aims to improve access to international markets, which is considered a vital part of the United States economy (Section 2).
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Providing Economic Fairness: The bill seeks to address systemic issues, such as the price supports used by the Government of India, which can impact various commodity markets (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Note: The provided text does not explicitly list specific negative impacts or burdens that would result from the enactment of this bill.
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 Business Owners+5Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama