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This bill, known as the Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields (SAFETY) Act of 2025, amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to protect and preserve the use of common names for U.S. agricultural products and food items in international markets. The bill provides a comprehensive definition of "common name," which includes names that are ordinarily used for food products, typically appear on packaging and labels, and are consistent with international food standards. It offers extensive lists of what are considered common names for food products (like Parmesan, Feta, and Prosciutto), wines (such as Chateau and Vintage), and beers (like Pale Ale and Pilsener). The legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to work with the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate bilateral and multilateral agreements that ensure U.S. producers can continue using these common names in foreign markets. Additionally, the bill mandates semi-annual briefings to congressional agriculture and trade committees about these negotiation efforts, with the ultimate goal of protecting American agricultural exporters' ability to use traditional product names internationally.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2558/all-info