Bill > S4654

This bill, titled the "Expanding Market Access Act," amends the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to enhance the promotion and facilitation of agricultural trade. It introduces provisions for technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets, such as cold chain capacity and port improvements, to prevent damage or loss of U.S. agricultural commodities, with specific funding limits for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 and beyond. Additionally, it mandates a biennial report from the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the United States Trade Representative, detailing the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops, including an analysis of foreign trade barriers, impacts on competitiveness, and actions taken to address these issues, with a public comment period and machine-readable report format. The bill also modifies and extends funding for these programs through the Commodity Credit Corporation, increasing authorized amounts for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, and repeals certain prior provisions related to agricultural trade.