Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2570

119th Congress

Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Braun

R - IN

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill expands a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help improve agricultural infrastructure, like cold storage and port facilities, in new and developing international markets. The goal is to ensure U.S. farm products are not damaged or lost due to inadequate infrastructure overseas.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expands a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to help improve agricultural infrastructure, like cold storage and port facilities, in new and developing international markets. The goal is to ensure U.S. farm products are not damaged or lost due to inadequate infrastructure overseas.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to provide technical assistance for infrastructure projects in foreign countries
Aims to improve cold chain capacity and port facilities in new and developing markets to prevent damage or loss of U.S. agricultural exports
Directs the Foreign Agricultural Service to work with trade organizations on infrastructure needs assessments, training, and other support

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would primarily benefit U.S. agricultural exporters by helping them improve infrastructure in emerging overseas markets. This could lead to increased sales and reduced product waste for American farmers and food producers. Consumers in those foreign countries may also benefit from more reliable access to U.S. agricultural commodities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2570, 119th Congress (2025). "Energy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2570