A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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 help eligible entities expand the manufacturing, processing, and storage of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives. Eligible entities include various businesses, Indian Tribes, and government bodies located within the United States. The bill establishes priorities for these funds, such as improving production methods and increasing competition. Grants are subject to a $100,000,000 limit and require matching funds.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill aims to reduce the price and volatility of fertilizer products essential for farmers.
- Scored +6
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides direct financial assistance through grants and loans for business expansion and modernization.
- Scored +6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides grants and loans to independently owned businesses and prohibits market leaders from receiving funds.
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 Prices: The bill prioritizes projects that demonstrate they will improve competition, increase options, and reduce the prices or volatility of fertilizer products or nutrient alternatives for farmers (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Innovation in Production: Priority is given to entities using funds to improve fertilizer production methods and efficient use technologies (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Environmental and Safety Improvements: Funds can be used for installing equipment that reduces emissions or improves air and water quality (Section 2(e)(7)), as well as developing technology to improve worker conditions or safety (Section 2(e)(6)).
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Job Creation and Training: The bill allows for the use of funds for workforce recruitment, training, and apprenticeships to ensure expansion projects are staffed (Section 2(e)(10)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden of Matching Funds: Entities receiving a grant must provide non-Federal matching funds equal to the amount of the grant (Section 2(f)(2)).
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Repayment Requirements for Ownership Changes: If a company or facility developed through these funds is sold or changes ownership to a large market competitor within 10 years of project completion, the recipient must repay the grant or loan in full (Section 2(j)).
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 the price and volatility of fertilizer products essential for farmers. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides direct financial assistance through grants and loans for business expansion and modernization. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Indian Tribes are explicitly listed as eligible entities for the grants and loans. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Expanding domestic fertilizer production capacity supports rural agricultural economies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides grants and loans to independently owned businesses and prohibits market leaders from receiving funds. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill allows funds to be used for workforce recruitment, training, and apprenticeships to staff expansion projects.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill prioritizes equipment that reduces emissions or improves air and water quality. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill supports the development of domestic fertilizer manufacturing and storage capacity which benefits agricultural regions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds innovation in fertilizer production methods and efficient use technologies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Increased competition and reduced prices for fertilizer may lower costs for food production.
- 8/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor 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
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia