118th Congress Agriculture and Food
H.R. 4612: FRIDGE Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include funding for technical assistance for infrastructure-related projects to ensure U.S. agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to infrastructure deficiencies in new and developing markets. This Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program funds projects that address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities.
Specifically, the bill directs FAS to enter into contracts or other agreements with trade organizations to enhance the infrastructure capabilities (including cold chain capacity and port improvements) in new and developing foreign markets through needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jim Costa D-CAOriginal
- Salud Carbajal D-CAOriginal
- Tracey Mann R-KSOriginal
- Jasmine Crockett D-TX
- James Baird R-IN
- Yadira Caraveo D-CO
- John Duarte R-CA
- Zachary (Zach) Nunn R-IA
- Eric Sorensen D-IL
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Bill Foster D-IL
- Larry Bucshon R-IN
- Erin Houchin R-IN
- Jim Banks R-IN
- Josh Harder D-CA
- Joe Neguse D-CO
Who scored on this bill
- 1Randy Feenstra SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Randy Feenstra.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.