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Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9423| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Shontel M. Brown

Shontel M. Brown

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enhance oversight of imported organic feedstuffs. It mandates the development of a risk-based protocol to identify specific organic feedstuffs, shipped in bulk with import certificates, that require annual residue testing. This protocol will also determine the necessary parameters for such testing, including frequency, quantity, and type. The Secretary must establish and annually update a confidential list of these covered organic feedstuffs and conduct annual residue testing on them. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the frequency, methods, results, and actions taken based on this residue testing. If any testing reveals a prohibited substance exceeding permitted levels, the affected shipment will be excluded from organic sale and cannot be labeled as organically produced, ensuring the integrity of organic products.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1398
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1398
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Related Bills

  • S 119-1398: Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025

Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9423| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
The Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enhance oversight of imported organic feedstuffs. It mandates the development of a risk-based protocol to identify specific organic feedstuffs, shipped in bulk with import certificates, that require annual residue testing. This protocol will also determine the necessary parameters for such testing, including frequency, quantity, and type. The Secretary must establish and annually update a confidential list of these covered organic feedstuffs and conduct annual residue testing on them. Furthermore, the bill requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the frequency, methods, results, and actions taken based on this residue testing. If any testing reveals a prohibited substance exceeding permitted levels, the affected shipment will be excluded from organic sale and cannot be labeled as organically produced, ensuring the integrity of organic products.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1398
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1398
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Shontel M. Brown

Shontel M. Brown

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-1398: Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted