Georgia Cotton Industry Backs Bipartisan Buying American Cotton Act Cosponsored by Sen. Ossoff

Washington, D.C.— Georgia cotton growers are backing a bipartisan bill championed by U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff to help U.S. cotton growers sell more product.
Sen. Ossoffrecently cosponsoredthe bipartisanBuying American Cotton Act of 2025to incentivize retailers to sell products made with U.S. cotton to boost demand for cotton grown in the U.S., becoming the first Senate Democrat to back the bill.
The bipartisan bill, led by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), would provide a tax credit to companies when they sell cotton products that are made from cotton grown in the United States.
Now, key leaders in Georgia’s cotton industry are backing Sen. Ossoff’s efforts to pass the bill.
“TheBuy American Cotton Actwill be a game changer for U.S. Growers and could ultimately save the cotton industry in this country. I am grateful for the bipartisan support for this legislation,”said State Representative Jaclyn Ford, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dixon Gin Company.
“The bipartisanBuying American Cotton Actwill provide tremendous benefits to Georgia’s cotton producers and consumers. Increasing demand for U.S. cotton will be a game-changer for our domestic cotton industry. The traceability aspect of U.S. cotton provides consumers certainty on where the cotton in their textiles was grown.  I look forward to the passage of this bipartisan legislation and seeing more of our Georgia-grown cotton in stores across the United States,”said Matt Coley, Owner, Coley Gin & Fertilizer Company.
“By the people, for the people- The natural fiber that connects all Americans. Thank you, Senator Ossoff, for showing our nation the unity found in a single American fiber through your support of theBuying American Cotton Act. We are proud to stand with you, and we thank you for standing with us Georgia Proud,”said Jon Stallings and Family, Funston Gin Company.
“Georgia’s cotton growers are essential to our state’s economy,”Sen. Ossoff said.“This bipartisan legislation will help bolster Georgia cotton production and give our growers a competitive edge over global competitors.”
According to the University of Georgia, Georgia consistently ranks as a top U.S producer of cotton, producing an estimated2 million bales of cottonevery year. The cotton industry contributes around$3 billion annuallyto Georgia’s economy.
Georgia farmers face increasingly challenging economic conditions due to high costs of production, low market prices, tariffs, and heightened global competition.
Sen. Ossoff continues working to support Georgia’s agricultural industry.
Last November, Sen. Ossoffcosponsoredthe bipartisanSecuring American Agriculture Actto help decrease dependence on China for agricultural imports.
Last September, Sen. Ossoffjoinedlawmakers across the aisle to urge the United States Trade Representative to prioritize American pecan producers in ongoing trade negotiations with India.
Last August, Sen. Ossoffcosponsoredthe bipartisanUnited States Citrus Protection Actalongside Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) to support and protect Georgia’s citrus growers by banning imports of fresh citrus from China, which can undercut domestic citrus producers and hurt the rapidly growing citrus industry in Georgia.
In December 2024, Sen. Ossoffsuccessfully foughtto pass a bipartisan disaster relief package that included $21 billion in agricultural disaster funding to help Georgia farmers recovering from the disastrous impacts of Hurricane Helene and farmers nationwide impacted by natural disasters.
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