ATWG Coalition Letter
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 costs and disrupt service without clear safety benefits. The letter outlines support for targeted, data-driven improvements while cautioning against policies that could undermine the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture.