S. 4654In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would boost farm export aid and funding through 2031
Data as of July 13, 2026
The Expanding Market Access Act expands USDA farm export support and raises funding to $533 million yearly by 2028-2031.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to let USDA fund foreign infrastructure improvements like cold storage and ports, require a more detailed biennial report on specialty crop competitiveness, and increase funding for trade promotion programs through 2031. It also repeals two outdated legal provisions.
Who does it affect?
American farmers, ranchers, and exporters—especially in fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop industries—are affected, along with trade organizations, nonprofits facilitating exports, and congressional agriculture and trade committees.
Why does it matter?
The changes expand federal involvement in overseas infrastructure and reporting requirements, while committing significantly higher long-term funding levels to agricultural export promotion.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Infrastructure aid capped at $1.5m in 2027
- Then capped at $5m per year
- Total funding hits $533m yearly by 2028-2031
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Expanding Market Access Act
- Introduced:
- June 2, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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