Bill · S. 947· Senate(119-S-947)
United States Citrus Protection Act
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "United States Citrus Protection Act," aims to stop the importation of fresh citrus fruit into the United States. Specifically, it targets commercially produced fresh citrus fruit that comes from the People's Republic of China. The prohibition applies regardless of any other existing laws. This new rule is set to begin 90 days after the Act is officially enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
Domestic fruit farmers stand to benefit significantly from the reduction in foreign competition.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Domestic agriculture business owners may see increased market share.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Rural agricultural communities likely benefit from increased domestic market demand.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
The bill restricts international trade by prohibiting specific fruit imports.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-2
Trade restrictions can create friction in international relations with China.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1
Restriction on imports may lead to higher grocery costs for low-income families.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Import Prohibition: The bill prohibits the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China (Section 2(a)). This creates a specific restriction on certain foreign goods entering the country.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Import Prohibition: The bill prohibits the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China (Section 2(a)). This means certain fruit products will no longer be available for import into 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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-3Improves International Alliances-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Union Workers+1Good For Low Income Households-1Good For Middle Class Households-1Good For Retirees-1Good For Urban Residents-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1Reduces Inflation-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia