118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2019Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act

A bill to prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Jun 15, 2023
Last action Jun 15, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 15, 2023
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Referred
Jun 15, 2023
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill restricts state and local governments from imposing certain standards or conditions on the preharvest production of agricultural products sold or offered for sale in interstate commerce. Specifically, it prohibits the imposition of such standards or conditions if (1) the production occurs in another state, and (2) the standard or condition adds to requirements applicable under federal law and the laws of the state and locality where the product is produced. The bill also allows for a private right of action to challenge state or local regulations relating to agricultural goods sold in interstate commerce. A person may bring an action in (1) the U.S. district court for the judicial...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 15, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 15, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.