A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2095)
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 SAFE Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978. The bill aims to preserve foreign markets for American goods by protecting the use of "common names" for agricultural commodities, food products, wine, and beer. It provides specific definitions and examples for what constitutes a common name, such as various cheeses, meats, and beer styles. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary to coordinate with the United States Trade Representative to defend these names through international negotiations. Finally, it requires regular briefings to specific congressional committees regarding these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
Agricultural producers benefit directly from protected export market access.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill specifically aims to preserve foreign markets for American agricultural goods through name protections.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Food and beverage producers benefit from the legal protection of common name terms.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Export Markets: The bill directs the Secretary to coordinate with the United States Trade Representative to ensure that U.S. agricultural producers, processors, and exporters retain the right to use common names in foreign markets (Section 2(b)).
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Clarity for Food and Beverage Producers: By providing a specific list of "common names" for food products, wine, and beer, the bill establishes what is considered ordinarily or customarily used for packaging and labeling (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Defined Examples for Various Industries: The bill includes specific examples that are considered common names, such as various cheeses like "Feta" or "Swiss," meats like "Bologna" or "Salami," and beer styles like "Pale Ale" or "Lager" (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limitations on Wine Terminology: The definition of a common name for wine specifically excludes any appellation of origin listed in subpart C of part 9 of title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(iii)(I)).
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? — Agricultural producers benefit directly from protected export market access. Would business owners be better off under this? — Food and beverage producers benefit from the legal protection of common name terms. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Protections for agricultural exports support rural economies.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill specifically aims to preserve foreign markets for American agricultural goods through name protections. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill directs trade representatives to engage in international negotiations for US goods. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill involves negotiating bilateral and multilateral agreements to protect trade interests.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill supports economic growth by protecting the export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Producers and processors gain clarity and protection for their product labeling in foreign markets.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires semi-annual briefings to congressional committees. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the Secretary's authority to negotiate trade terms regarding food names.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill benefits agricultural producers which is a key component of rural economies.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2095)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota