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Homegrown Fertilizer Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8457 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
7
Latest action
Apr 22, 2026

What it does

The Homegrown Fertilizer Act would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to eligible entities—including for-profit businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives, Tribes, and state or local governments—to increase domestic fertilizer production, processing, and storage for U.S. farmers. Eligible entities must be U.S.-based, comply with all relevant regulations, and certify they do not hold a market share equal to or greater than the fourth-largest firm in nitrogen, phosphate, potash, or related markets. Grants are capped at $100 million and require dollar-for-dollar non-Federal matching funds, with loan terms aligned to existing rural development…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 22, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 22, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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