HR9968Referred to Committee

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on barriers to participation in Department of Agriculture programs faced by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-27
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1
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Andrew Ogles
Andrew Ogles
Republican · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 91.3% (589 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-07-27

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The Agriculture Department would be required to study and report back to Congress about what obstacles prevent organic farms and farms considering switching to organic production from participating in USDA assistance programs. The report would identify specific barriers these farmers face, helping lawmakers understand what changes might be needed to make it easier for organic and transitioning farms to access government support and resources.

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