hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Modernizes organic food oversight with risk-based inspections and integrity definitions.
Mr. Wied and Mr. Riley of New York introduced this bill.
Introduced in the House, referred to committee.
This bill amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to introduce a new definition for 'risk to organic integrity' and changes how organic farms and businesses are inspected. It shifts domestic on-site inspections from annual to once every three years, with virtual checks in between, based on risk. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to study these risk-based protocols and can then issue new regulations to reduce costs for lower-risk operations while focusing on higher-risk ones. Introduced by Mr. Wied and Mr. Riley of New York, the bill is currently awaiting review by the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2026, by Mr. Wied and Mr. Riley of New York, and subsequently referred to the Committee on Agriculture. For the bill to progress, it must first be considered and approved by this committee. Following committee approval, it would need a vote by the full House, then pass through the Senate, and finally be signed by the President to become law.
The bill introduces a new definition of 'risk to organic integrity,' which assesses the likelihood that a product marketed as organic isn't truly organic. This means that future inspections and certifications for organic products will be guided by this risk assessment. For organic farms and handling operations located in the U.S., on-site inspections would occur less frequently (every three years instead of annually), with virtual inspections filling the gaps, based on their assessed risk. Furthermore, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to develop new rules aimed at lowering oversight costs and administrative burdens for operations with lower risk, while prioritizing resources for those with higher risk.
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