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HR 85

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Gino Bulso

Urges federal action to shield Michigan farmers from tariff harms by pursuing fair trade, investing in resilience, and market diversification to stabilize rural jobs.

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Bill Summary · HR 85

Summary — H.R. 85 (House Resolution)

Title: A resolution urging the federal government, in response to tariff threats, to pursue policies that support Michigan farmers
Introduced: August 27, 2025
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding)
Current status: Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Sponsor(s): Andy Biggs; Ensler; Segun Adeyina; Dewey McClain; Billy Mitchell; Gabe Okoye; ALCOS; REYES ODA; WARD; Charles Meier; Larry Bagley
Related: Companion resolution HCR 89

Purpose / Intent

H.R. 85 is a non‑binding House resolution that urges the federal government to adopt trade and support policies that protect Michigan’s agricultural sector from harms arising from tariffs and trade uncertainty. It highlights the economic importance of agriculture to Michigan and calls for federal actions to mitigate the negative impacts of tariffs on farmers.

Key findings cited

  • Michigan agriculture is described as a major contributor to the state economy — cited at approximately $104 billion annually — and as supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs.
  • Recent and threatened tariffs are identified as creating economic risks: raising costs for farmers, reducing export opportunities, depressing commodity prices, and causing financial strain on family farms.
  • Stable, predictable trade relationships are emphasized as necessary for farmers’ production planning and investment.

Main provisions

The resolution:
- Urges the federal government to pursue "fair and balanced" trade policies that safeguard Michigan’s agricultural sector and prevent undue harm caused by tariffs and trade disputes.
- Urges federal investment in programs to support agricultural resilience, market diversification, and farmer assistance to help mitigate economic disruptions.
- Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the U.S. Trade Representative, and Michigan’s congressional delegation.

Who is affected

  • Primary focus: Michigan farmers, farm families, and agribusinesses that rely on stable domestic and international markets.
  • Secondary: Michigan’s broader rural economy and workers in agriculture‑dependent industries.

Procedural / Legal effects

  • As a House resolution, H.R. 85 is symbolic and advisory — it expresses the sense of the House but does not create binding federal law or new programs.
  • Its practical effect would be to signal legislative concern to federal officials and potentially influence policy discussions, appropriations priorities, or administrative actions.
  • Current procedural status: introduced Aug 27, 2025 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Potential impact

  • If it helps build momentum among federal policymakers, the resolution could contribute to policy changes (trade negotiations, tariff adjustments, or targeted federal assistance) that benefit Michigan agriculture.
  • Because it is non‑binding, its impact depends on follow‑up actions by the Administration, federal agencies, Congress, and Michigan’s delegation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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