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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jimmy Panetta

Democrat · CA · Representative

Votes with party: 93.9% (554 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/P000613

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (10)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-06-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish federal regulations and standards for plant biostimulants—natural substances like microbes, seaweed extracts, and amino acids that help plants grow stronger and more resistant to stress—to ensure they're safe and effective for farmers and gardeners. The legislation would likely create a clearer approval process for these products, similar to how pesticides are regulated, which could help farmers more easily adopt environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers. This would affect agricultural companies that produce these products, farmers looking for sustainable growing methods, and potentially consumers through changes in food production practices.

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Affected Industries

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Subjects

Environmental Protection

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