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Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act: Testing Option

This bill amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide producers with the option to confirm the absence of prohibited substances through testing. It introduces an alternative to the requirement that land be free of prohibited substances for a set period before harvest, allowing for verification of soil purity prior to planting.
Key points
Producers may confirm the absence of prohibited substances in soil through testing prior to planting.
The Secretary must issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking for verification guidelines within 60 days of enactment.
Amendments apply to both organic production standards and the management of wild crops.
The goal is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing methods for soil or growing media.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7406
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2026-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7406.

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 2026-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Producers may confirm the absence of prohibited substances in soil through testing prior to planting.
  • The Secretary must issue an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking for verification guidelines within 60 days of enactment.
  • Amendments apply to both organic production standards and the management of wild crops.
  • The goal is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing methods for soil or growing media.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture