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HR 5620119th CongressIn Committee

Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act

Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-Arkansas)
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & Taxes
Standard Summary
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This bill proposes creating a dedicated task force to identify trade barriers affecting United States agricultural exports and to carry out related duties. The core idea is to systematically map and analyze obstacles—whether tariff-based, regulatory, non-tariff measures, or other impediments—that limit U.S. agricultural products from reaching foreign markets. By compiling findings and making policy or negotiating recommendations, the task force would aim to improve market access for U.S. farmers and agribusinesses and inform trade policy decisions. The overall impact would depend on how the task force is structured (membership, reporting requirements, and funding) and how its recommendations are acted upon by Congress and the executive branch. Because the full text isn’t provided, this summary reflects the stated purpose and typical features such bills include, rather than a verbatim description of the bill’s provisions.

Key Points

  • 1Establishment of a task force to identify and analyze trade barriers to United States agricultural exports.
  • 2Mandated duties to assess barriers (tariffs, non-tariff measures, sanitary/phytosanitary requirements, standards, regulatory hurdles, etc.) and to develop recommendations.
  • 3Requirement to report findings and proposed actions to Congress; potential recommendations could include policy changes, negotiation priorities, or streamlined regulatory processes.
  • 4Need for interagency coordination among relevant federal entities (e.g., agriculture, trade/commerce, and related agencies) and engagement with external stakeholders or industry groups.
  • 5Additional duties may include monitoring impact, tracking progress on recommendations, and providing ongoing guidance to exporters.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: U.S. farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses that export agricultural products; export-focused suppliers and regional agricultural sectors.Secondary group/area affected: U.S. government agencies involved in trade and agriculture (e.g., Department of Agriculture, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce) and foreign trading partners.Additional impacts: Potential improvements in market access and export opportunities, alignment of trade policy with agricultural needs, and possible budgetary or administrative costs associated with establishing and maintaining the task force.
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