Securing American Agriculture Act

# Securing American Agriculture Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Securing American Agriculture Act would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to study America's reliance on China for critical farm supplies and equipment. Annually, USDA would assess which agricultural products and inputs—such as fertilizers, seeds, veterinary drugs, and farm equipment—the U.S. depends on China to supply.

The department would then report its findings to Congress along with recommendations for reducing that dependency. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill primarily affects farmers, agricultural companies, and policymakers concerned about food security. A key feature is that private farming companies cannot be forced to provide information to USDA for this assessment, protecting business confidentiality. The bill also includes protections requiring USDA to keep sensitive information confidential and restrict how it's shared. The underlying concern is that China could potentially use control over critical agricultural supplies as leverage against the U.S., similar to how nations sometimes restrict other strategic goods. **Current Status:** HR 1995 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.