Checkoff Transparency Act

This bill, known as the Checkoff Transparency Act, requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make publicly available information about commodity promotion programs, which are funding sources for agricultural marketing and research. Specifically, it mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture publish audit reports, approved budgets, and independent evaluation results for each commodity board on the USDA website. The law sets clear timelines for this disclosure, requiring historical data to be posted within 180 days of enactment and annual updates within 365 days after each fiscal year ends. This change directly affects agricultural commodity boards and their associated programs by increasing public access to financial and operational records. The provision amends existing federal agricultural law to enhance transparency in how these promotion funds are managed and utilized.