Let’s do the right thing for farmers and ranchers: Defeat the EATS Act

Competitive Markets Action is dedicated to defeat the Farm Bill’s Trojan Horse, the EATS Act.

The “Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act“, H.R.4417/S.2019, led by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), is a rebranded version of the infamous King Amendment, which was defeated in both 2013 and 2018. Using a deceptive bill title, the EATS Act aims to strip states and localities of their regulatory authority, all in the name of agricultural trade regulation.

The EATS Act is a threat to farmers and ranchers nationwide.

The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act threatens states’ rights and could wipe out countless state and local laws that benefit family farms over international conglomerates. Other laws in jeopardy include those that support dairy farmers, baby food safety, and the control of invasive pests.

The EATS Act is Unamerican.

The EATS Act is a gift to the Chinese and Brazilian governments whose agribusiness conglomerates have lobbied to remove U.S. state and local protections for rural communities. If passed, it will be a devastating blow to multigenerational American farmers and ranchers who will be forced to compete against these foreign industrial operations opening in their locales.

What we’re doing to defeat the EATS Act

  • Lobbying

    We’ve secured the Washington DC lobbying firm, Capitol South LLC, to lead the charge on Capitol Hill. Targeting key members of Congress and pressuring the current Administration is vital to our success.

  • Public Relations

    Working with prominent publications and other media platforms, we’re leading the narrative about the disastrous EATS Act through Op-eds, radio interviews, and social media.

  • Advertising

    As part of our advertising campaign, we’ve launched a major ad buy in Politico that will continue throughout the upcoming Farm Bill debate. Video campaigns and radio spots are also included in the strategy.

  • Grassroots Advocacy

    Citizen based activism is vital to defeating the EATS Act. Through social media and direct mail campaigns, we’re generating a swell of constituents nationwide to call their federal lawmakers in opposition of the bill.

Together, we can stop the EATS Act

The EATS Act (H.R.4417 / S.2019) affects all Americans and is opposed by a wide range of organizations and business sectors. Please join the effort to defeat this reckless bill by contacting your federal lawmakers. And if you’re a representative of a farming or ranching association, civic group, or business; please join our coalition.

Federal and State officials oppose the EATS Act

  • Coalition of Republican U.S. Representatives Oppose EATS

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  • Coalition of State Attorneys General Oppose EATS

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  • Citing the 10th Ammendment, NACo, NLC, and NCSL Oppose EATS

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  • The National Governors Association Opposes EATS

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  • Bipartisan Coalition of U.S. Senators Oppose EATS

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  • Bipartisan Group of 171 U.S. Representatives Opposes EATS

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Solidarity Wins

Defeating the EATS Act (H.R.4417 / S.2019) requires nationwide allies and resources to fight foreign conglomerates, including those based in China and Brazil. Competitive Markets Action is a registered 501(c)4 non-profit, dedicated to winning this battle on behalf of farmers and ranchers. Thank you in advance for supporting our efforts!