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H.R. 2918 (117th)

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

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Introduced

30 April 2021

Last action

21 June 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Sponsors

PETER DEFAZIO, Rodney Davis, RON KIND, Dan Newhouse, Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19], Julia Brownley, Kurt Schrader, Earl Blumenauer, Angie Craig, Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Jeff Fortenberry, Ann Kuster, Chris Pappas, Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27], James McGovern, Jared Huffman, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Derek Kilmer, Kim Schrier, Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Young Kim, Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], David Trone

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

3 January 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to undertake rulemaking and other activities to implement certain recommendations of the National Organic Standards Board (a federal advisory board that considers and makes recommendations concerning the production, handling, and processing of organic products). Specifically, USDA must issue within a specified time line final rules for implementing recommendations approved (1) by the board between December 31, 2000, and the date of the bill's enactment; and (2) with at least two-thirds of the votes cast at a meeting where a quorum was present. If USDA determines issuing rules for such recommendations is not practicable, it must identify and report to Congress about the specific constraints that preclude rulemaking. In addition, the bill sets out a process and time line for USDA to implement through rulemaking future recommendations of the board that are approved by at least two-thirds of the votes cast at a meeting where a quorum was present. The bill also requires state officials or entities that certify organic farms or handling operations to report annually concerning the implementation of and compliance with any new rule or guidance.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 June 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Source: Committee

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