,,ii #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dadh ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ai1 #bjbf,ms4 ,klobuchar 7for herself and ,mr4 ,marshall7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry ,a ,,bill ,to direct the ,secretary of ,agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to increase domestic fertilizer production for ,united ,states farmers4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,homegrown ,fertilizer ,act4 #b4 ,fertilizer for ,american farmers 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity eligible for a grant or loan under this section in accordance with subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 the #ej ,states2 and 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia4 7#d7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means-- 7,a7 the ,states2 7,b7 the territories of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the territory of ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,grants and loans ,the ,secretary shall provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to assist eligible entities in increasing or expanding the manufacturing1 processing1 and storage of fertilizer and nutrient alternatives in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant or loan under this section1 an entity shall be-- 7,a7 an independently owned and operated-- 7i7 for-profit business or corporation2 7ii7 nonprofit organization2 7iii7 producer-owned cooperative or corporation2 or 7iv7 certified benefit corporation2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 or 7,c7 a ,state or local government4 7#b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for a grant or loan under this section1 an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be physically located within the ,united ,states2 7,b7 comply with all ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local regulations governing fertilizer and nutrient manufacturing1 processing1 storage1 distribution1 and waste management2 and 7,c7 certify to the ,secretary that the entity does not hold a market share 7in manufacturing1 processing1 or distribution7 greater than or equal to the entity that holds the fourth-largest share of that market for nitrogen1 phosphate1 potash1 or any combination of thereof4 7d7 ,priorities ,in awarding grants and loans under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that will use the grant or loan for a proposal for a project-- 7#a7 that will improve on fertilizer production methods and efficient use technologies to promote innovation in fertilizers1 nutrient alternatives1 and biostimulants2 7#b7 the additional fertilizer or nutrient alternative manufacturing1 processing1 or storage capacity created by which will be dedicated to ,united ,states agricultural commodity production2 or 7#c7 that demonstrates the project will improve competition1 increase options1 and reduce prices or volatility of fertilizer products or nutrient alternatives important for farmers4 7e7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity that receives a grant or loan under this section may use the grant or loan for-- 7#a7 building a new facility1 buying an existing facility1 or purchasing land for a facility2 7#b7 covering predevelopment costs1 such as engineering and other professional fees2 7#c7 providing working capital to expand capacity or increase outputs2 7#d7 modernizing or expanding an existing facility1 including making updates to existing buildings or constructing new buildings on site2 7#e7 purchasing or modernizing processing and manufacturing equipment2 7#f7 developing1 customizing1 and installing equipment1 devices1 and technology to improve processing functions1 worker conditions1 or safety2 7#g7 installing or updating equipment that reduces emissions1 increases fertilizer use efficiency1 or improves air and water quality2 7#h7 ensuring legal compliance with packaging and labeling requirements1 such as sealing1 boxing1 labeling1 and conveying2 7#i7 confirming legal compliance with occupational and safety regulations2 7#aj7 engaging in workforce recruitment1 training1 apprenticeships1 and retention to ensure expansion projects are adequately staffed2 7#aa7 increasing domestic storage of fertilizer or nutrient alternatives2 and 7#ab7 such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7f7 ,grant amount 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,matching funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall provide non-,federal matching funds in an amount that is equal to the amount of the grant4 7g7 ,loan terms and conditions ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 the terms and conditions of a loan under this section shall be the same as the terms and conditions of a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan under section #caj;,b7g7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g774 7h7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide a grant or loan under this section for a project that is not longer than #e years4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary may extend the period described in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines an extension is appropriate4 7i7 ,combination and nonsupplantation of other funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use the amounts made available to carry out this section to supplement1 and not supplant1 funds provided under other ,federal1 ,state1 or local laws4 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 such as the ,department of ,energy1 and ,state1 regional1 or local agencies to allow applicants under this section to package proposals to be considered under relevant authorities jointly4 7j7 ,condition ,as a condition on receipt of a grant or loan under this section1 the grant or loan recipient shall repay the grant or loan in full if any company or facility developed through the project using the grant or loan1 or most or all of the assets of such company or facility1 is sold1 is transferred1 or otherwise changes ownership1 during the #aj-year period beginning on the completion of the project1 to an entity that holds a market share 7in manufacturing1 processing1 or distribution7 greater than or equal to the entity that holds the fourth-largest share of that market for nitrogen1 phosphate1 potash1 or any combination of thereof4 7k7 ,funding ,in addition to other available funds1 the ,secretary may use the authority under section #e of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c7 to transfer such sums of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation from available borrowing authority as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this section4