President Trump designated Laura DiBella as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) following her recent swearing-in and Senate confirmation as a commissioner. As Chairman and the FMC’s chief executive, Ms. DiBella will lead the agency’s oversight of the international ocean transportation. More here.

Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of January 26. Document here.

The Buying American Cotton Act (BACA) has now been introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, marking an important milestone in ACSA’s effort to strengthen long-term demand for U.S.-grown cotton and U.S.-manufactured cotton products. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation reinforces cotton’s role across the global supply chain while aligning economic strength with environmental […]

ACSA is urging support for S. 2909, the Seasonal Ag CDL Modernization Act. The bill would allow online renewal of restricted CDLs, align federal definitions of “implements of husbandry” with existing FMCSA policy, and reduce compliance burdens for rural seasonal drivers, while maintaining all current safety requirements. Letter here. Paper here.

The USDA has designated Missouri and Texas as storage deficit areas for the 2025-crop Cotton Marketing Assistance Loan program. ACSA will continue to monitor these developments. More here.

ACSA joined 90 companies and trade associations in signing a coalition letter urging congressional leaders to swiftly pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), underscoring the broad industry support behind strengthening supply chain security. As cotton moves from raw fiber to finished goods, it is critical our product moves safely and expeditiously through the […]