To enhance amss ability to effectively enforce the act, AMS is commissioning this review (the review) covering the following subcom ponents: (1) PSA enforcement policies and procedures generally…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) has awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement (Award ID: AM23FTODA000C009) to the American Antitrust Institute Inc. effective September 1, 2023. The goal of this 2-year award under the CFDA 10.163 Market Protection and Promotion program is to enhance AMS's ability to effectively enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

The funding will support a comprehensive review covering three key components: (1) an assessment of AMS's PACA enforcement policies and procedures, (2) a benchmark risk analysis and evaluation of AMS's enforcement strategies, and (3) follow-up research and analysis. This work is intended to identify areas for improvement in AMS's PACA oversight and enforcement capabilities to better protect the U.S. fresh produce industry.

To enhance amss ability to effectively enforce the act, AMS is commissioning this review (the review) covering the following subcom ponents: (1) PSA enforcement policies and procedures generally (the policies and procedures review); (2) benchmark risk analysis and enforcement strategies (the benchmarks review); and (3) follow up research and analysis.