AMS Act

H.R. 1135, the Agriculture Marketing Success (AMS) Act, would change federal regulations to exempt specific types of Florida-grown tomatoes from standard marketing order requirements. This exemption would apply to tomatoes produced through specialized biotechnology and identity preservation programs, which are used to verify specific traits or quality standards. For consumers and producers, this bill aims to allow these specialized tomato varieties to be marketed and sold independently of the size, grade, and quality regulations that govern the broader commercial tomato industry.