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Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3783| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025, aims to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to provide a clear and consistent definition for plant biostimulants. It explicitly excludes plant biostimulants from the definitions of "plant regulator" and "pesticide" under FIFRA, clarifying their regulatory status. The bill defines a plant biostimulant as a substance or microorganism that, when applied, supports a plant's natural processes independently of its nutrient content, thereby improving nutrient availability, stress tolerance, and overall growth or yield. The legislation further defines "nutritional chemicals" and "vitamin hormone products" to differentiate them from other regulated substances. Following enactment, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is mandated to revise existing regulations within 120 days to incorporate these new definitions and exclusions. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on plant biostimulant practices that enhance soil health, increase organic matter, reduce nutrient runoff, and support carbon sequestration and agricultural sustainability. The findings of this study must be publicly reported to Congress within two years of funding.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7752
Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1472
Plant Biostimulant Act
May 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1907
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7752
    Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1472
    Plant Biostimulant Act


  • May 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1907
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 119-1907: Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025

Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3783| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2025
This bill, titled the Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025, aims to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to provide a clear and consistent definition for plant biostimulants. It explicitly excludes plant biostimulants from the definitions of "plant regulator" and "pesticide" under FIFRA, clarifying their regulatory status. The bill defines a plant biostimulant as a substance or microorganism that, when applied, supports a plant's natural processes independently of its nutrient content, thereby improving nutrient availability, stress tolerance, and overall growth or yield. The legislation further defines "nutritional chemicals" and "vitamin hormone products" to differentiate them from other regulated substances. Following enactment, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency is mandated to revise existing regulations within 120 days to incorporate these new definitions and exclusions. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a comprehensive study on plant biostimulant practices that enhance soil health, increase organic matter, reduce nutrient runoff, and support carbon sequestration and agricultural sustainability. The findings of this study must be publicly reported to Congress within two years of funding.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7752
Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1472
Plant Biostimulant Act
May 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1907
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7752
    Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1472
    Plant Biostimulant Act


  • May 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1907
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jimmy Panetta

Jimmy Panetta

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 119-1907: Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted