ACSA joined nearly 200 organizations in supporting the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA), legislation aimed at addressing the growing threat of organized retail theft and supply chain crime. The coalition’s letter to Senate leadership reflects strong support for coordinated efforts to combat criminal activity that disrupts businesses, increases costs, and impacts supply chains nationwide. […]

Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of June 1. Document here.

The Great American Cotton Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the U.S. cotton industry by expanding demand, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting domestic supply chains. The plan emphasizes market-driven solutions that promote the use of U.S.-grown cotton while creating long-term opportunities for producers, merchants, manufacturers, and consumers. ACSA appreciates Secretary Rollins and her team for […]

The American Cotton Shippers Association joined a coalition of agricultural organizations in a letter to Congress urging a balanced approach to rail safety legislation that protects both safety and supply chain efficiency. The group emphasized the importance of a reliable freight rail network to U.S. agriculture and raised concerns that certain proposed mandates could increase […]

A large and diverse coalition of cotton industry stakeholders, including the American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA), has sent a letter to Members of the U.S. Senate urging them to co-sponsor the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA). The letter, signed by organizations representing the full cotton supply chain, from producers and merchants to brands and retailers, […]

Representative Jodey Arrington (R-TX) and other members of Congress from major cotton-producing states urge the U.S. Trade Representative to secure permanent reductions or elimination of India’s trade barriers to U.S. cotton as part of ongoing trade negotiations. ACSA looks forward to work with USTR and Congress to make sure U.S. cotton can compete fairly in […]