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Ban on Russian Food and Raw Material Imports in Response to Their Actions.

New rules prohibit the import of agricultural products, raw materials, and food from Russia into the United States if Russia itself bans such imports from the US. This aims to protect American food producers and is a response to Russia's actions. The ban will be lifted when Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine and ends its import prohibitions.
Key points
Prohibition on importing agricultural products and food from Russia to the US if Russia imposes similar bans on the US.
The ban also applies to federal government procurement of these products from Russia.
Prohibitions will be lifted when Russia ends its import bans, withdraws troops from Ukraine, and commits to no further hostile actions.
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Print number: 117_S_4143
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Food Producers from Russia’s Market Distortions Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4143.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibition on importing agricultural products and food from Russia to the US if Russia imposes similar bans on the US.
  • The ban also applies to federal government procurement of these products from Russia.
  • Prohibitions will be lifted when Russia ends its import bans, withdraws troops from Ukraine, and commits to no further hostile actions.
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. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

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 Security