H.Res. 230 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, Mar 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCongress and administration should coordinate on farm trade
This is a resolution expressing Congress's view that lawmakers and the administration need to work together urgently on food and agricultural trade policies. It calls for maintaining market access for U.S. farmers and food producers globally, and for considering new trade agreements, enforcing existing ones, and removing trade barriers that aren't based on tariffs.
How it affects you
This doesn't change any laws or create new requirements. It's a statement of congressional opinion aimed at encouraging the administration to prioritize certain approaches to farm trade. Farmers and agricultural businesses might see effects down the road if the administration acts on these priorities, but the resolution itself is symbolic rather than a direct change.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 18, 2025)
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the Administration must work together to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies that include specified components. Among others, these components include (1) a renewed commitment to secure market access and maintain global competitiveness for the U.S. food and agriculture industries; and (2) consideration of comprehensive trade agreements, enforcement of existing trade agreements, and elimination of certain nontariff trade barriers.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 230
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense that Congress and the administration must work together, with urgency, to pursue effective food and agricultural trade policies.
Sponsor: Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At Large) · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 18, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.”