FRIDGE Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 7/13/2023
Actions
- 2023-07-13Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2023-07-13Introduced in House
- 2023-07-13Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-07-13 (00)
Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2023 or the FRIDGE Act of 2023
This bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include funding for technical assistance for infrastructure-related projects to ensure U.S. agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to infrastructure deficiencies in new and developing markets. This Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program funds projects that address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities.
Specifically, the bill directs FAS to enter into contracts or other agreements with trade organizations to enhance the infrastructure capabilities (including cold chain capacity and port improvements) in new and developing foreign markets through needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance.
Cosponsors (16)
- Tracey Mann (R-KS)
- Jim Costa (D-CA)
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- John Duarte (R-CA)
- Yadira Caraveo (D-CO)
- Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
- Eric Sorensen (D-IL)
- Donald Davis (D-NC)
- Bill Foster (D-IL)
- Larry Bucshon (R-IN)
- Erin Houchin (R-IN)
- Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Josh Harder (D-CA)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
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