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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Agriculture and Food
Advisory bodiesAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural practices and innovationsAgricultural tradeCongressional oversightFood supply, safety, and labelingGrainProduct safety and qualityState and local government operations
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870-3872: 2)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
Agriculture Committee, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Agriculture and Food
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