Securing American Agriculture Act

# Securing American Agriculture Act Summary **What the bill would do:** If passed, this bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct annual assessments of American agriculture's dependence on China for critical products and supplies. The bill focuses on items essential to farming operations—such as fertilizers, seeds, veterinary medicines, and farm equipment. USDA would then report its findings to Congress along with recommendations for reducing reliance on Chinese imports in these areas. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The bill primarily affects U.S.

farmers and agricultural policy makers, though it aims to address national security concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities. A key feature is that private companies cannot be forced to provide information to USDA for these assessments—participation would be voluntary. The bill also includes confidentiality protections to limit how the government can share any sensitive business information it collects. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Nebraska) in the 119th Congress.