A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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 "Homegrown Fertilizer Act" directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and loans to increase domestic fertilizer production. These funds are intended to assist eligible entities in expanding the manufacturing, processing, and storage of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives within the United States. Eligible entities include various businesses, Indian Tribes, and State or local governments. The bill provides priority to projects that improve production methods, dedicate capacity to U.S. agricultural commodity production, or reduce price volatility. Total grant amounts are capped at $100,000,000.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill aims to reduce price volatility and increase the supply of essential fertilizer products.
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides grants and loans specifically to independently owned and operated entities rather than large market leaders.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides financial assistance through grants and loans to independent business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Competition and Lower Costs: The bill prioritizes projects that demonstrate they will improve competition, increase options, and reduce the prices or volatility of fertilizer products or nutrient alternatives important for farmers (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Innovation in Agriculture: Priority is given to entities using funds to improve fertilizer production methods and efficient use technologies to promote innovation in fertilizers, nutrient alternatives, and biostimulants (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Environmental Improvements: Funds may be used for installing or updating equipment that reduces emissions, increases fertilizer use efficiency, or improves air and water quality (Section 2(e)(7)).
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Job Creation and Workforce Support: Eligible activities include engaging in workforce recruitment, training, apprenticeships, and retention to ensure expansion projects are adequately staffed (Section 2(e)(10)).
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Improved Worker Safety: Funds can be used to develop, customize, and install equipment and technology to improve processing functions, worker conditions, or safety (Section 2(e)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Risk of Ownership Changes: If a company or facility developed through these funds changes ownership to a large market player (one holding a market share greater than or equal to the fourth-largest share) within 10 years of project completion, the recipient must repay the grant or loan in full (Section 2(j)).
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Requirement for Local Matching Funds: Entities receiving a grant are required to provide non-Federal matching funds equal to the amount of the grant (Section 2(f)(2)).
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 aims to reduce price volatility and increase the supply of essential fertilizer products. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides financial assistance through grants and loans to independent business owners. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports the expansion of agricultural manufacturing and storage capacity. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill recognizes Indian Tribes as eligible entities for funding.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides grants and loans specifically to independently owned and operated entities rather than large market leaders. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill allows funds to be used for workforce recruitment, training, and retention to staff expansion projects. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill promotes domestic manufacturing and processing of essential agricultural inputs.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill supports the expansion of manufacturing and storage capacity for agricultural commodities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill supports equipment that improves air and water quality. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill allows funds to be used for equipment that reduces emissions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill prioritizes innovation in fertilizer production methods and efficient use technologies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill includes Indian Tribes as eligible entities for grants and loans.
- 4/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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