NCC Backs Buying American Cotton Act as Boost for Full U.S. Supply Chain

MEMPHIS, Tenn. –The National Cotton Council (NCC) strongly supports the introduction of the Buying American Cotton Act (BACA) and thanks Representatives Greg Murphy (R‑NC) and Terri Sewell (D‑AL) for their bipartisan leadership.

“America’s cotton producers are facing the combined pressures of low commodity prices and high input costs,” said Patrick Johnson, NCC Chairman. “By leveraging the traceability of U.S. cotton and rewarding retailers who choose products made in whole or in part with U.S. cotton, BACA will help strengthen demand for our crop, support investment in U.S. textile manufacturing, and enhance the resilience of our supply chains.”

The tax credits established under this legislation will encourage the use of U.S.-grown cotton and U.S.-manufactured yarns and fabrics, incentivize investment in domestic textile mills, and promote the relocation of manufacturing closer to home. BACA will also motivate companies to increase the U.S. cotton content of products on store shelves, while reinforcing existing industry efforts to address country‑of‑origin concerns and supporting regional stability in key partner countries.

NCC urges Members of Congress to cosponsor this important legislation and stand with the full supply chain from America’s cotton farmers to the retailers—and the local communities they support.