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Protect Farmers: Ban on Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosure for Agriculture

This bill aims to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from requiring companies to disclose information about greenhouse gas emissions related to the production, manufacturing, or harvesting of agricultural products. This means agricultural companies and their partners (suppliers, processors) will not have to report emissions generated throughout their entire value chain (both before and after production). For citizens, this means less transparency regarding the environmental impact of food-producing companies, but it may reduce regulatory burdens on farmers and agricultural businesses.
Key points
The SEC is prohibited from requiring companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., methane, carbon dioxide) from the production, manufacturing, or harvesting of agricultural products.
The prohibition covers emissions across the entire value chain, including activities preceding production (upstream) and subsequent activities like processing and delivery (downstream).
The Act's goal is to protect farmers and agricultural businesses from new climate-related reporting requirements.
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Print number: 118_S_391
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Process start date: 2023-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Farmers from the SEC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_391.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The SEC is prohibited from requiring companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions (e.g., methane, carbon dioxide) from the production, manufacturing, or harvesting of agricultural products.
  • The prohibition covers emissions across the entire value chain, including activities preceding production (upstream) and subsequent activities like processing and delivery (downstream).
  • The Act's goal is to protect farmers and agricultural businesses from new climate-related reporting requirements.
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. Boozman, John [R-AR].

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 2025-12-26.

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Agriculture Environment Economy