U.S. Citrus Protection Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The U.S. Citrus Protection Act imposes a straightforward import ban. Regardless of any other law, commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China may not be imported into the United States. The ban takes effect 90 days after enactment. The bill is framed around protecting U.S. citrus from competition and potential pest or disease risks associated with fresh citrus imports from China, while shifting costs to importers, retailers, and consumers who rely on that supply.
Who Benefits and How
U.S. citrus farmers benefit because Chinese fresh citrus is removed from the U.S. import market. Domestic citrus packing houses benefit from reduced competition from Chinese-origin fresh citrus. Agricultural inspectors benefit if the ban reduces phytosanitary risk from imported citrus. Citrus-producing states benefit if domestic producers capture more market share.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Chinese citrus exporters lose access to the U.S. market for commercially produced fresh citrus fruit. U.S. import businesses must stop sourcing covered fresh citrus from China within 90 days. Retail grocers may face fewer sourcing options or higher prices for some citrus products. Customs officers must enforce the origin-based import prohibition.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China.
- Applies the prohibition notwithstanding any other law.
- Provides an effective date 90 days after enactment.
- Protects domestic citrus producers and phytosanitary interests through an origin-based trade restriction.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Bans importation into the United States of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China beginning 90 days after enactment.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Trade, Food Safety
Primary Purpose
Bans importation into the United States of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China beginning 90 days after enactment.
Policy Domains
Resolution provisions
Identified Gains
- U.S. citrus farmers
- Domestic citrus packing houses
- Agricultural inspectors
- Citrus-producing states
Identified Costs
- Chinese citrus exporters
- U.S. import businesses
- Retail grocers
- Customs officers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Steube (for himself and Mr. Webster of Florida) introduced …
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Chinese citrus exporters, Domestic citrus packing houses, U.S. citrus farmers
Positive-direction: Domestic citrus packing houses, U.S. citrus farmers
Negative-direction: Chinese citrus exporters
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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