S. 1119: FRIDGE Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-25):
Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act of 2025 or the FRIDGE Act of 2025
This bill expands the Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program to include funding for technical assistance for infrastructure-related projects to ensure U.S. agricultural commodities are not damaged or lost due to infrastructure deficiencies in new and developing markets. This Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) program funds projects that address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities.
Specifically, the bill directs FAS to enter into contracts or other agreements with trade organizations to enhance the infrastructure capabilities (including cold chain capacity and port improvements) in new and developing foreign markets through needs assessments, training, and other technical assistance.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-25 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1119 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1119?
S. 1119 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: FRIDGE Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1119 are available on congress.gov.
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