This bill establishes a comprehensive prohibition on the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit into the United States. Specifically, it mandates that no such fruit originating from the People's Republic of China may be imported. The legislation's core intent is to safeguard domestic citrus industries by preventing the entry of Chinese-sourced fresh citrus. This import restriction is set to become effective 90 days following the date of the bill's enactment , providing a clear timeline for its implementation.
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United States Citrus Protection Act
USA119th CongressS-947| Senate
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill establishes a comprehensive prohibition on the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit into the United States. Specifically, it mandates that no such fruit originating from the People's Republic of China may be imported. The legislation's core intent is to safeguard domestic citrus industries by preventing the entry of Chinese-sourced fresh citrus. This import restriction is set to become effective 90 days following the date of the bill's enactment , providing a clear timeline for its implementation.