introduced the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act ... aimed at reducing fertilizer costs ... The bill eliminates certain trade-related duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco
Lower fertilizer input costs for American farmers by removing certain trade-related duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco.
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Evidence
Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks announced she introduced the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act. The press release says the bill eliminates certain trade-related duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco and is intended to reduce fertilizer costs for farmers.
The introduced bill text states that, beginning seven days after enactment, any duty imposed under sections 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 would not apply to phosphate fertilizers imported from the Kingdom of Morocco. It also would revoke the related countervailing duty orders for Morocco and direct refunds of certain cash deposits.
GovInfo shows the Senate companion bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Finance. The bill title and full title match the fertilizer-duty proposal, describing a prohibition on duties on phosphate fertilizer imports under sections 122 or 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Assessments
Miller-Meeks materially advanced the promised policy in the same federal term by introducing the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, which directly targets the specified duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco. However, the evidence shows introduction and referral/companion action only, not enactment or actual removal of the duties. Because the promised outcome has not been delivered, but there was a serious legislative attempt, this is not fulfilled and earns an effort badge.