HB5973: Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide for continuous improvement of organic standards, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to require ongoing improvements to the standards that certify food as organic. Organic food is produced without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers and must meet federal standards. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet advanced to for review. Sponsors include representatives from both political parties focused on agriculture. The bill's specific changes would be detailed in the full legislative text.
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HB5973: Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act
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Sponsors
Dan Newhouse
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Salud Carbajal
Jimmy Panetta
Chellie Pingree
David Valadao
Christopher Pappas