About the Buying
American Cotton Act

This grassroot effort is organized by the National Cotton Council of America (NCC), the central organization representing all sectors of the U.S. cotton industry

NCC works to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S.-grown cotton at home and abroad while advancing policies that support producers, manufacturers, and the broader cotton supply chain.

Representing the seven segments of the industry, NCC brings together stakeholders from across the cotton supply chain to speak with a unified voice on issues affecting American cotton. NCC also maintains a strong presence in Washington, D.C., engaging on priorities including farm policy, trade, market access, sustainability, and regulatory issues.

NCC Represents the Seven Segments of the U.S. Cotton Supply Chain:

Producers

Growers who plant, grow, and harvest cotton

Ginners

Separate cotton fiber from the seed

Warehousers

Store the baled cotton after ginning

Merchants

Market the cotton and deliver the fiber to textile customers

Cottonseed

Processors and merchandisers

Cooperatives

Processes, handles, or markets cotton for their producer members

Manufacturers

Converts the fiber into yarn and fabric

A Coalition Working Toward a Common Goal

View the Coalition Letter
Support for BACA extends beyond the cotton industry. The effort includes agricultural organizations, manufacturers, retailers, brands, and other partners who recognize the value of a stronger, more transparent cotton supply chain.