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A bill to amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to modernize oversight by directing a study on risk-based oversight, defining risk to organic integrity, and authorizing regulatory reforms, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the study of risk-based oversight of organic food production and authorizes reforms to improve regulation. Directs the definition of risks to organic food integrity to inform these reforms.

Sponsored By

David McCormick
Republican · Pennsylvania · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 24, 2026
  2. Jun 24, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects organic food producers and consumers by potentially changing how organic food production is regulated and overseen. Impacts the USDA's National Organic Program, which enforces organic standards, and the farmers and businesses that produce and sell organic products.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.