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S4951Referred to Committee

A bill 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
2026-07-13
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
Democrat · CA · Senator
Votes with party: 81.6% (831 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001150

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • David McCormick (R-PA)Original· 2026-07-13

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2026-07-13

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryReferred To · 2026-07-13

Plain-English Summary

The Agriculture Department would be required to study and report back to Congress about what obstacles prevent organic farmers and farms considering switching to organic methods from fully participating in USDA programs. The report would identify specific barriers these farms face, helping lawmakers understand what changes might be needed to make it easier for farmers to adopt or maintain organic practices. This affects organic farmers, conventional farmers interested in transitioning, and the USDA programs designed to support agricultural operations.

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