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To establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

USA118th CongressHR-5763| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2024
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill provides statutory authority for the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program within the Agricultural Marketing Service. The bill also provides specified funds for the program for FY2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. The OMDG Program supports the development of new and expanded organic markets. Eligible applicants include business entities that produce or handle organic products; nonprofit organizations; trade associations; and tribal, state, territorial, and local government entities. Grant funds may be used to carry out projects that are for (1) market development and promotion of certified organic products; (2) certified organic product storage (including cold storage), aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity expansion; and (3) equipment-only.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2936
Introduced in Senate
Sep 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 24, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • September 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2936
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • January 24, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2936: A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsBuilding constructionFarmlandFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesLivestockState and local government operations

To establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.

USA118th CongressHR-5763| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2024
This bill provides statutory authority for the Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) Program within the Agricultural Marketing Service. The bill also provides specified funds for the program for FY2024 and each fiscal year thereafter. The OMDG Program supports the development of new and expanded organic markets. Eligible applicants include business entities that produce or handle organic products; nonprofit organizations; trade associations; and tribal, state, territorial, and local government entities. Grant funds may be used to carry out projects that are for (1) market development and promotion of certified organic products; (2) certified organic product storage (including cold storage), aggregation, processing, and distribution capacity expansion; and (3) equipment-only.
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Timeline
Sep 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2936
Introduced in Senate
Sep 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 24, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • September 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2936
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 27, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • January 24, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Ann M. Kuster

Ann M. Kuster

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (4)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-2936: A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsBuilding constructionFarmlandFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesLivestockState and local government operations