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A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative.

USA115th CongressS-2404| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to: (1) reauthorize through FY2023 the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, and (2) increase mandatory funding for the program above the FY2018 level. (The program is administered by the Department of Agriculture and provides grants for research, education, and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have adopted organic standards to grow and market organic agricultural products.)
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Jun 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2436
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Feb 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2436
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.


  • February 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
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A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to reauthorize the organic agriculture research and extension initiative.

USA115th CongressS-2404| Senate 
| Updated: 2/8/2018
Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to: (1) reauthorize through FY2023 the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, and (2) increase mandatory funding for the program above the FY2018 level. (The program is administered by the Department of Agriculture and provides grants for research, education, and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have adopted organic standards to grow and market organic agricultural products.)
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2436
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Feb 8, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Feb 8, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2436
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.


  • February 8, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 8, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (6)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural researchFood supply, safety, and labelingResearch administration and funding