HB3650: Opportunities in Organic Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive opportunities in organic program, and for other purposes.
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This bill would expand an existing federal program that helps pay for organic farm certification costs. The expanded program would become broader, supporting more aspects of organic farming beyond just certification expenses. The bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, which is the main federal law governing farm programs. It has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been assigned to a or voted on.
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HB3650: Opportunities in Organic Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Jimmy Panetta
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (18)
Alma Adams
Zoe Lofgren
Suzanne Bonamici
Chellie Pingree
Donald Payne