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.

House Bill

H.R. 7762

119th Congress

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.

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Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Sanford Bishop

D - GA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would create a pilot program to provide financial assistance to American farmers who grow seasonal fruits and vegetables when their prices drop due to foreign competition. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced this measure to help protect domestic specialty crop producers from market disruptions caused by cheaper imported produce flooding U.S. markets.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

ChamberHouse

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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 would create a pilot program to provide financial assistance to American farmers who grow seasonal fruits and vegetables when their prices drop due to foreign competition. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced this measure to help protect d

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This bill would create a pilot program to provide financial assistance to American farmers who grow seasonal fruits and vegetables when their prices drop due to foreign competition. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced this measure to help protect domestic specialty crop producers from market disruptions caused by cheaper imported produce flooding U.S. markets.

Bill Number: 7762
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Title: 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.
Bill Number: 7762
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would create a pilot program to provide financial assistance to American farmers who grow seasonal fruits and vegetables when their prices drop due to foreign competition. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced this measure to help protect domestic specialty crop producers from ma

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a pilot program to provide financial assistance to American farmers who grow seasonal fruits and vegetables when their prices drop due to foreign competition. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) introduced this measure to help protect domestic specialty crop producers from market disruptions caused by cheaper imported produce flooding U.S. markets.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes emergency payments for farmers growing perishable crops like fruits, vegetables, and berries when import competition drives down their prices
Targets seasonal and specialty crop producers who currently have fewer safety nets compared to commodity crop farmers
Creates a pilot program through the Department of Agriculture to test this approach before potential wider implementation
Addresses growing concerns about how foreign imports affect American farmers' ability to compete and maintain profitability

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit small and mid-sized American farmers who grow specialty crops like strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, and other fresh produce. Consumers could indirectly benefit from a more stable domestic farming sector, potentially ensuring consistent local food supplies. The program aims to level the playing field for U.S. growers competing against countries with lower production costs, helping keep American farms viable during periods of import surges.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7762, 119th Congress (2026). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7762

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