Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2018)
Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2018
This bill modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements and procedures for imported organic agricultural products.
The bill modifies requirements and procedures regarding:
- exclusions from certification;
- documentation, traceability, and data collection;
- the accreditation program;
- the investigation process; and
- data organization and access.
The bill also requires USDA and the Department of Homeland Security to jointly establish an interagency working group to facilitate coordination and information sharing regarding imports of organically produced agricultural products.
What just happenedMay 23, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2018
- May 23, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate