HR 1507119th CongressIntroduced

U.S. Citrus Protection Act

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Agriculture & FoodEconomy & Taxes

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The U.S. Citrus Protection Act prohibits all imports of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China to shield domestic growers from foreign competition, taking effect 90 days after enactment with primary sponsorship from Florida representatives concerned about market disruption to the U.S. citrus industry.

Key Points

1This legislation imposes a complete ban on fresh citrus imports from China regardless of existing trade agreements or phytosanitary certifications.
2Sponsored by Florida representatives Steube and Webster, it specifically targets Chinese commercial citrus producers to protect vulnerable domestic growers in key agricultural states.
3The 90-day implementation period allows time for supply chain adjustments while immediately signaling protectionist measures for the U.S. citrus sector.

Impact Areas

U.S. citrus farmers in Florida, California, and TexasChinese agricultural exporters and citrus producersAmerican grocery retailers and consumers of imported citrus

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