Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act
This bill amends the Organic Foods Production Act to require organic producers to confirm that soil or growing media contains no synthetic chemicals before planting. It directly affects organic farmers and wild crop harvesters by mandating pre-plant testing for prohibited substances, adding a new certification requirement for soil verification. Key provisions include inserting language requiring testing verification methods and directing the Secretary to develop guidelines within 60 days of enactment. The bill focuses on tightening certification standards for organic production, not increasing supply or demand.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 20, 2026
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Mar 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Dan Newhouse
RRepublican
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