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Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

USA117th CongressHR-2918| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2021
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (24)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

Agriculture and Food

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAgricultural practices and innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureState and local government operations

Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act

USA117th CongressHR-2918| House 
| Updated: 6/21/2021
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
Apr 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
  • April 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • June 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Peter A. DeFazio

Peter A. DeFazio

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (24)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAgricultural practices and innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of AgricultureState and local government operations