Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 13, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jul 13, 2023
Agriculture
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include funding for technical assistance for infrastructure-related projects to ensure U.S. agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to infrastructure deficiencies in new and developing markets. This Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program funds projects that address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities. Specifically, the bill directs FAS to enter into contracts or other agreements with trade organizations to enhance the infrastructure capabilities (including cold chain capacity and port improvements) in new and developing foreign markets throug...
Timeline · 2 actions
Jul 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.