In a letter dated 24 February 2026, the group urged lawmakers to co-sponsor the bill, which Representatives Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced on 22 January 2026.
NCC chairman Nathan Reed said: “The strong list of signers on this letter reflects a true, bipartisan effort to enhance US cotton consumption here in the US. BACA will help stimulate demand for US cotton, support our farmers, encourage new investment in US textile mills, and create jobs here at home.”
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Proposed by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in the US Senate in May last year, BACA would introduce a tax credit for entities selling products made with US-grown cotton and US-manufactured yarns and fabrics directly to consumers in the US.
Eligibility would depend on several criteria, including documented US origin of the product, the proportion of US-grown cotton used, and where manufacturing took place.
The aim is to encourage the use of domestically produced cotton, drive investment into US textile mills, and support jobs within the country’s manufacturing sector.
The legislation is also intended to incentivise companies to increase the proportion of US cotton in their products available in stores across the country.
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By GlobalDataAt the time of introducing the bill, Congressman Greg Murphy said: “American cotton growers, especially those in Eastern North Carolina, play a critical role in our nation’s farm economy. They help supply countless industries with high-quality raw material to produce clothing, home goods, industrial and medical products, and much more. Global competition has made survival for our cotton growers difficult, straining rural communities and destabilising our supply chain. I am proud to put Eastern North Carolina first by introducing the Buying American Cotton Act to support its rich tradition of producing high-quality cotton for the United States and the world.”
Last month, the NCC called on Members of Congress to cosponsor the legislation and support the entire supply chain.
