arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Pilot Program: Blockchain Technology for Food Safety and Labeling

This new bill establishes a pilot program to use blockchain technology for tracking food and verifying its origin. This aims to help recall contaminated food faster and confirm the authenticity of organic products, enhancing consumer safety and trust.
Key points
Faster detection and recall of contaminated food from the market, improving food safety.
Better verification of organic products, ensuring what you buy is truly organic.
The program will run for four years, with a report on its results to follow.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish and carry out a pilot program to use blockchain technology in food safety and labeling.
Print number: HR 4199
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Process start date: 2023-06-16
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about Pilot Program: Blockchain Technology for Food Safety and Labeling

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4199.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster detection and recall of contaminated food from the market, improving food safety.
  • Better verification of organic products, ensuring what you buy is truly organic.
  • The program will run for four years, with a report on its results to follow.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4199

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Health