What is the current status of S 947?

S 947 is currently: Introduced.

S 947 was sponsored by Rick Scott (R), Sen.

Ban on Citrus Imports from China

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

This bill prevents the import of fresh citrus fruit from China to protect American citrus farmers and promote local production. It aims to support the U.S. agriculture industry by limiting foreign competition.

If you buy citrus fruit, this bill could affect the availability and price of those products in stores.

Who this affects

U.S. citrus farmers · Consumers buying citrus fruit

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would stop fresh citrus fruit from China from being imported into the United States.
2It applies to all commercially produced fresh citrus fruit.
3The ban would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
4This law aims to protect U.S. citrus growers from foreign competition.
5It is part of a broader effort to support domestic agriculture.

Read the detailed summary

United States Citrus Protection Act This bill prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Ban on Citrus Imports from China

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Why This Matters

If you buy citrus fruit, this bill could affect the availability and price of those products in stores.

Who this affects

U.S. citrus farmers · Consumers buying citrus fruit

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill would stop fresh citrus fruit from China from being imported into the United States.
2It applies to all commercially produced fresh citrus fruit.
3The ban would take effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.
4This law aims to protect U.S. citrus growers from foreign competition.
5It is part of a broader effort to support domestic agriculture.

Read the detailed summary

United States Citrus Protection Act This bill prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly