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Senator Roger Marshall unveils bill to cut phosphate duties; lawmakers outline bipartisan package to lower input costs
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Summary
Sen. Roger Marshall introduced the "Lowering of Input Cost for American Farmers Act" to remove countervailing duties on Moroccan phosphate and announced a five‑bill package aimed at transparency, domestic production and regulatory relief; lawmakers said hearings and markup are planned in coming weeks.
Senator Roger Marshall used the USDA‑hosted briefing to announce legislation intended to lower fertilizer costs for farmers. "It's called the Lowering of Input Cost for American Farmers Act," Marshall said, describing the measure as eliminating countervailing duties on Morocco's phosphate and citing a Texas A&M figure that he said would reduce phosphate costs by more than 20%, roughly $150 per ton.
Marshall said the bill is part of a five‑bill, bipartisan package that includes measures to improve price transparency, promote domestic production and reduce regulatory barriers. He named a slate of bipartisan sponsors from both chambers, saying the package aims to enable immediate congressional follow‑up: "We'll be having a hearing in the Senate Ag Committee in May," he said.
Rep. Ashley Henson (R‑IA) endorsed the legislative push, saying House initiatives will focus on price transparency and expanding U.S. processing capacity for small and mid‑sized fertilizer producers. Lawmakers emphasized that these measures are intended to complement, not replace, the administration’s short‑term supply moves.
No formal votes or markups were recorded during the briefing; Marshall said hearings and possible markups will follow.
Ending: Marshall and other lawmakers said legislative action will proceed in the Senate and House, with staff and committees coordinating next steps.
