House Bill 2690
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Trade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2690
Congress
116
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Primary focus of measure is competitiveness, trade barriers and adjustment assistance; foreign loans and international monetary system; international banking; trade agreements and negotiations; customs enforcement, tariffs, and trade restrictions; foreign investment. Measures concerning border enforcement may fall under Immigration policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Trade Assistance for Farmers Act of 2019
This bill extends eligibility for trade adjustment assistance to farmers affected by a reduction in exports resulting from retaliation to tariffs imposed by the United States. Such farmers may apply to the Department of Agriculture for trade adjustment assistance.
May 14, 2019
05/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:28 PM