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United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4550| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Angie Craig (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act , extending its provisions and funding through fiscal year 2030. It mandates the Secretary to prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to ensure efficient, accurate, and consistent grading practices, reflecting a commitment to modernizing the grain inspection system. The bill clarifies the Secretary's authority to inspect domestic non-export grain at export port locations and consistently updates financial references to the "trust fund" throughout the Act. It also strengthens reporting requirements by mandating annual analyses of technology evaluation deficiencies and recommendations for improving grain grading efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the legislation modifies the Grain Standards Advisory Committee appointment process, allowing members to continue serving until a new appointment is made, and specifies exclusions for certain grading services from funding provisions.

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Sep 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Sep 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 4, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 4, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.


  • September 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.


  • September 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 4, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • November 4, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

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United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4550| House 
| Updated: 11/4/2025
This legislation reauthorizes the United States Grain Standards Act , extending its provisions and funding through fiscal year 2030. It mandates the Secretary to prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to ensure efficient, accurate, and consistent grading practices, reflecting a commitment to modernizing the grain inspection system. The bill clarifies the Secretary's authority to inspect domestic non-export grain at export port locations and consistently updates financial references to the "trust fund" throughout the Act. It also strengthens reporting requirements by mandating annual analyses of technology evaluation deficiencies and recommendations for improving grain grading efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the legislation modifies the Grain Standards Advisory Committee appointment process, allowing members to continue serving until a new appointment is made, and specifies exclusions for certain grading services from funding provisions.

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Timeline
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 22, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 22, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Sep 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Sep 8, 2025
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Sep 8, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Sep 8, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Sep 8, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 4, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 4, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 22, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • July 22, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.


  • September 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.


  • September 8, 2025
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)


  • September 8, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.


  • September 8, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)


  • September 8, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 9, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 4, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • November 4, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Angie Craig (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural tradeCongressional oversightFood supply, safety, and labelingGrainProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations