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US HB2322
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Randy Feenstra
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to contract with eligible trade organizations to provide technical assistance, needs assessments, and training to improve infrastructure in developing foreign markets for U.S. agricultural exports
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Targets infrastructure improvements including cold chain capacity, port facilities, and other supply chain developments to prevent damage or loss of U.S. agricultural commodities
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Authorizes $1,000,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund the technical assistance program
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Amends Section 203(c) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5623(c)) to add this new technical assistance authority
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Unused appropriated funds may be redirected to support the broader market development program established under the same subsection
Legislative Description
FRIDGE Act of 2025 Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2025
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
3/25/2025