Protecting Our Produce Act
To amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to provide recovery payments to producers of seasonal and perishable crops that experience low prices caused by imports, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7762, known as the Protecting Our Produce Act, seeks to amend the existing Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004. It proposes to create a pilot program that would provide financial assistance, called recovery payments, to farmers who grow seasonal and perishable crops. These farmers would receive help if they face low market prices due to imports of similar products. The bill aims to support these farmers during tough economic times.
The bill would primarily impact farmers of seasonal and perishable crops who are struggling with low prices because of imported goods. By providing financial support, the bill hopes to help these farmers recover and remain competitive in the market. This could lead to more stable incomes for these farmers and potentially lower prices for consumers in the long run.
HB7762 was introduced on March 3, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for further review. The bill is in its early stages, and it will need to go through committee discussions, potential amendments, and votes before it can move forward in the legislative process.
