Urges Congress to permit sale of fruits and other agricultural products from Puerto Rico on United States mainland.

This non-binding New Jersey Assembly Resolution urges Congress to lift federal restrictions preventing the sale of Puerto Rican agricultural products like fresh fruits, vegetables, and pork on the U.S. mainland. Currently, USDA regulations ban or restrict these items to prevent invasive pests, requiring travelers to declare items and face fines if prohibited goods are found. The resolution notes that shipping under the Jones Act increases costs for Puerto Rican producers, while natural disasters have reduced the island's agricultural capacity. It argues allowing these sales could support Puerto Rico's economic recovery without compromising plant and agricultural protections.