S. 947 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 11, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBans fresh citrus imports from China
This bill would stop fresh citrus fruit grown commercially in China from being imported into the United States. It's a trade restriction aimed at a specific country and crop.
How it affects you
If you buy fresh citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, or grapefruits, this could affect your choices and potentially prices at the grocery store, depending on how much citrus the U.S. currently imports from China. Citrus growers in the U.S. might also see different market conditions if Chinese imports are no longer competing with their crops.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 11, 2025)
United States Citrus Protection Act
This bill prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.
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 SessionS. 947
A BILL
United States Citrus Protection Act
Sponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) · Introduced Mar 11, 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 11, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.”