A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAFETY Act of 2025 aims to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978. It introduces a specific definition for "common name" regarding agricultural commodities, food products, wine, and beer. This definition includes terms that are customarily used on packaging and are consistent with Codex Alimentarius Commission standards. The bill provides specific examples of common names for food, wine, and beer to be used in these determinations. Additionally, it directs the Secretary to work with the United States Trade Representative to defend the use of these names in foreign markets. The goal is to ensure United States producers can continue using these names through various trade agreements.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides direct benefits to farmers and agricultural producers by protecting their product names in global trade.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill specifically aims to defend and preserve market access for U.S. food and beverage products through trade negotiations.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Agricultural producers and exporters benefit significantly from the preservation of their product names in foreign markets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for Agricultural Producers and Exporters: The bill requires the Secretary to coordinate with the United States Trade Representative to secure the right for U.S. agricultural producers, processors, and exporters to use common names for their products in foreign markets (Section 2(b)).
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Market Preservation: By negotiating bilateral, plurilateral, or multilateral agreements, the government aims to assure the current and future use of common names in connection with United States agricultural commodities or food products (Section 2(b)).
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Clarity on Product Naming: The bill establishes a clear definition of what constitutes a "common name," including specific examples for food products like "Bologna" and "Swiss," wine terms like "Vintage," and beer terms like "Pale Ale" (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides direct benefits to farmers and agricultural producers by protecting their product names in global trade. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural producers and exporters benefit significantly from the preservation of their product names in foreign markets. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Strengthening agricultural export capabilities directly supports the economy of rural communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill helps smaller agricultural producers and exporters by protecting their ability to use common names in foreign markets. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Supporting the exportability of U.S. agricultural goods contributes to overall economic growth through increased trade activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — By protecting export markets for food and beverage products, the bill helps secure jobs in the agricultural and processing sectors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill specifically aims to defend and preserve market access for U.S. food and beverage products through trade negotiations. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — It mandates diplomatic efforts by the Secretary and USTR to defend U.S. agricultural interests abroad. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill involves negotiating bilateral and multilateral agreements, which can strengthen international trade relationships.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires semi-annual briefings to Congress, increasing oversight of trade negotiation efforts. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the authority of the Secretary and USTR to negotiate specific trade protections for agricultural products.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — By protecting agricultural exports, the bill supports the economic viability of rural agricultural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — While focused on trade names, the bill addresses the protection of product branding and nomenclature in foreign markets.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Michelle FischbachRepublican · Minnesota
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin