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HR2536FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

Proposed Ban on Chinese Citrus Imports

Original title: U.S. Citrus Protection Act

December 17, 2024

Trade Agriculture Import/Export China Citrus

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation would eliminate a specific source of imported citrus for U.S. consumers and businesses, potentially impacting supply chains and market prices for citrus products.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. citrus importers

These businesses would be prohibited from importing fresh citrus fruit from the People's Republic of China.

U.S. citrus growers

Domestic producers would face a change in the competitive landscape regarding imported citrus from China.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Mr. Steube is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 17th congressional district. context

Summary

This bill would permanently ban the importation of all fresh citrus fruit from the People's Republic of China into the United States. If passed, the prohibition would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation would eliminate a specific source of imported citrus for U.S. consumers and businesses, potentially impacting supply chains and market prices for citrus products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill ban all citrus imports?

No, it only prohibits the importation of fresh citrus fruit originating from the People's Republic of China.

When would this ban start if the bill passes?

The ban would take effect 90 days after the date the bill is enacted into law.

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Discoveries

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Targeted Import Prohibition

The bill utilizes a country-specific prohibition rather than a general safety-based restriction, marking a shift toward protectionist trade policy for the citrus sector.

People's Republic of China

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“Bill was referred to this committee”Map →

locationUnited States“Citrus fruit is prohibited from being imported into this country”Map →

organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Bill was referred to this committee”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 2536“Bill number”Map →

personMr. Steube“Introduced the bill”Map →

locationPeople's Republic of China“Citrus fruit originates from this country”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance60
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Controversy75
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
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Buzz30
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