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Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

USA119th CongressHR-9968| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days, identifying barriers to participation in Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. The report will focus on challenges faced by certified organic farms and those interested in transitioning to organic production, covering programs like conservation, credit, and risk management. The study must include detailed participation data , assess specific obstacles related to program eligibility, payment rates, and crop insurance, and evaluate the need for organic-specific training for USDA staff. It requires the Secretary to describe planned administrative actions to remove identified barriers and propose any necessary statutory recommendations for legislative changes. To ensure continuous improvement, the bill mandates annual updates for three years, detailing progress, remaining challenges, and further recommendations for enhancing organic farm access to USDA programs.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4951
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4951
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-4951: Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

USA119th CongressHR-9968| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days, identifying barriers to participation in Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. The report will focus on challenges faced by certified organic farms and those interested in transitioning to organic production, covering programs like conservation, credit, and risk management. The study must include detailed participation data , assess specific obstacles related to program eligibility, payment rates, and crop insurance, and evaluate the need for organic-specific training for USDA staff. It requires the Secretary to describe planned administrative actions to remove identified barriers and propose any necessary statutory recommendations for legislative changes. To ensure continuous improvement, the bill mandates annual updates for three years, detailing progress, remaining challenges, and further recommendations for enhancing organic farm access to USDA programs.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4951
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4951
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Andrew Ogles

Andrew Ogles

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (1)
Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4951: Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted