Federal SB912 mandates annual assessments on U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products from China.
Federal SB912, the Securing American Agriculture Act, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to annually assess the U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products and inputs from China. The assessment includes the current domestic production capacity and potential supply chain vulnerabilities. It also recommends actions to reduce dependency, such as mitigating threats to supply chains. The Secretary must ensure that any information collected remains confidential and is not used for other purposes. The bill aims to safeguard U.S. agriculture against potential exploitation by China.
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