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Sugar Program Reform: Stable Prices and Supply

This act aims to reform the federal sugar program, potentially affecting sugar prices and availability in stores. The changes are designed to ensure adequate sugar supplies at reasonable prices, while protecting producers and consumers from sudden fluctuations. Citizens may experience greater price stability for products containing sugar.
Key points
New, fixed support prices for raw cane sugar are set for 2021-2025, aiming to provide stability for producers.
Flexible marketing allotments for sugar are repealed, replaced by a tariff-rate quota system to ensure adequate supplies and reasonable domestic prices.
The Secretary of Agriculture can adjust sugar import quotas, considering the impact on consumers, workers, and small businesses, to prevent excessively high prices or surpluses.
Temporary transfer of sugar import quotas between countries is allowed, aiming to increase the efficiency of quota utilization.
The feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers is repealed, which may impact the biofuel market.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2466
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fair Sugar Policy Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2466.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New, fixed support prices for raw cane sugar are set for 2021-2025, aiming to provide stability for producers.
  • Flexible marketing allotments for sugar are repealed, replaced by a tariff-rate quota system to ensure adequate supplies and reasonable domestic prices.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture can adjust sugar import quotas, considering the impact on consumers, workers, and small businesses, to prevent excessively high prices or surpluses.
  • Temporary transfer of sugar import quotas between countries is allowed, aiming to increase the efficiency of quota utilization.
  • The feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers is repealed, which may impact the biofuel market.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Agriculture Economy