S 947 · in committee · significant
United States Citrus Protection Act
- economy
What this bill does
- This bill bans the import of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China.
- U.S. citrus growers and importers of Chinese citrus are affected by this trade restriction.
- The ban takes effect upon enactment with no specified implementation costs or timeline.
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How might a ban on Chinese citrus imports affect U.S. consumers' access to affordable citrus and their grocery prices?
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What evidence supports the claim that Chinese citrus poses a threat that justifies restricting imports rather than increasing inspections?
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How would this ban impact U.S. importers and retailers currently sourcing citrus from China, and what transition support exists?
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Sponsor · R-FL
Rick Scott
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Introduced 2025-03-11
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Legislative timeline
2025-03-11 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2025-03-11 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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