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H.R. 4550 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
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| Sponsor | Rep. Thompson, Glenn (R-PA) (Introduced 07/21/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.34 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
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LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee; House - Agriculture Committee |
| Latest Action | 11/04/2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (07/21/2025)
United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) through FY2030 and modifies authorities under the act.
Under the USGSA, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) establishes official marketing or quality standards for certain grains (e.g., corn, soybeans, and wheat), and the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) conducts and supervises official grain inspections and weighing services. Most provisions of the act are permanently authorized; however, several expire on September 30, 2025.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2030
The costs associated with equipment and the development of technology are excluded from the current 30% cap for administrative and supervisory costs for services.
The bill also includes a technical change that specifies fees are part of a trust fund, instead of the current fund.
Under the bill, USDA may inspect domestic non-export grain that is loaded or unloaded at an export port, as needed.
Further, USDA must prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain.
Additional revisions include
119 HR 4550 EH: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 4550
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.
2.Declaration of policySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..
3.Official inspection authority and fundingSection 7 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended— (1)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following: (5)The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act. ; (2)in subsection (g)(2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (3)in subsection (j)— (A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund which and inserting trust fund which; (B)in paragraph (3)— (i)by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (ii)by striking credited to the fund and inserting credited to the trust fund account; and (C)in paragraph (5), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
4.Weighing authoritySection 7A of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(2), by striking State agency and inserting State agency or official agency; and (2)in subsection (l)— (A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; (B)in paragraph (2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (C)in paragraph (4), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
5.Testing of equipmentSection 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.
6.Limitation on administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended— (1)by striking activities) and inserting activities, equipment, and development of technology); and (2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
7.General authoritiesSection 16 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e) is amended— (1)in subsection (e), by striking Department of Agriculture and inserting Department of Agriculture and official agencies; and (2)in subsection (j), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.
8.Registration requirementsSection 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking fund described and inserting trust fund described.
9.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended— (1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary and inserting On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall; (2)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end; (3)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (4)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2)an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and.
10.FundingSection 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030; and (2)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking other services and inserting other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946).
11.Advisory committeeSection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made.; and (2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030. Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4550 IH: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4550IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 21, 2025Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Ms. Craig) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureA BILLTo reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.
2.Declaration of policySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end; (2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..
3.Official inspection authority and fundingSection 7 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended— (1)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following: (5)The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act. ; (2)in subsection (g)(2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (3)in subsection (j)— (A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund which and inserting trust fund which; (B)in paragraph (3)— (i)by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (ii)by striking credited to the fund and inserting credited to the trust fund account; and (C)in paragraph (5), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
4.Weighing authoritySection 7A of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(2), by striking State agency and inserting State agency or official agency; and (2)in subsection (l)— (A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; (B)in paragraph (2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and (C)in paragraph (4), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
5.Testing of equipmentSection 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.
6.Limitation on administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended— (1)by striking activities) and inserting activities, equipment, and development of technology); and (2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
7.General authoritiesSection 16 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e) is amended— (1)in subsection (e), by striking Department of Agriculture and inserting Department of Agriculture and official agencies; and (2)in subsection (j), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.
8.Registration requirementsSection 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking fund described and inserting trust fund described.
9.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended— (1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary and inserting On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall; (2)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end; (3)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (4)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2)an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and.
10.FundingSection 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030; and (2)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking other services and inserting other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946).
11.Advisory committeeSection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended— (1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made.; and (2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.
119 HR 4550 : United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4550IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 9, 2025ReceivedOctober 28, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAN ACTTo reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Declaration of policySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..3.Official inspection authority and fundingSection 7 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:(5)The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act. ;(2)in subsection (g)(2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(3)in subsection (j)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund which and inserting trust fund which;(B)in paragraph (3)—(i)by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(ii)by striking credited to the fund and inserting credited to the trust fund account; and(C)in paragraph (5), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.4.Weighing authoritySection 7A of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(2), by striking State agency and inserting State agency or official agency; and(2)in subsection (l)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created;(B)in paragraph (2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(C)in paragraph (4), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.5.Testing of equipmentSection 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.6.Limitation on administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended—(1)by striking activities) and inserting activities, equipment, and development of technology); and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.7.General authoritiesSection 16 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by striking Department of Agriculture and inserting Department of Agriculture and official agencies; and(2)in subsection (j), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.8.Registration requirementsSection 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking fund described and inserting trust fund described.9.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary and inserting On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall;(2)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end;(3)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and(4)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and.10.FundingSection 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030; and(2)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking other services and inserting other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946).11.Advisory committeeSection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made.; and(2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.Passed the House of Representatives September 8, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4550 RH: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 190119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4550[Report No. 119–233]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 21, 2025Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Ms. Craig) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on AgricultureSeptember 3, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Declaration of policySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..3.Official inspection authority and fundingSection 7 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:(5)The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act. ;(2)in subsection (g)(2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(3)in subsection (j)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund which and inserting trust fund which;(B)in paragraph (3)—(i)by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(ii)by striking credited to the fund and inserting credited to the trust fund account; and(C)in paragraph (5), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.4.Weighing authoritySection 7A of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(2), by striking State agency and inserting State agency or official agency; and(2)in subsection (l)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created;(B)in paragraph (2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(C)in paragraph (4), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.5.Testing of equipmentSection 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.6.Limitation on administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended—(1)by striking activities) and inserting activities, equipment, and development of technology); and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.7.General authoritiesSection 16 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by striking Department of Agriculture and inserting Department of Agriculture and official agencies; and(2)in subsection (j), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.8.Registration requirementsSection 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking fund described and inserting trust fund described.9.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary and inserting On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall;(2)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end;(3)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and(4)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and.10.FundingSection 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030; and(2)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking other services and inserting other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946).11.Advisory committeeSection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made.; and(2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.September 3, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
119 HR 4550 RS: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 263119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4550IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 9, 2025ReceivedOctober 28, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryNovember 4, 2025Reported by Mr. Boozman, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicAN ACTTo reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Declaration of policySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..3.Official inspection authority and fundingSection 7 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:(5)The Secretary may provide that domestic non-export grain loaded or unloaded into or out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container, at an export port location, shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act. ;(2)in subsection (g)(2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(3)in subsection (j)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund which and inserting trust fund which;(B)in paragraph (3)—(i)by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(ii)by striking credited to the fund and inserting credited to the trust fund account; and(C)in paragraph (5), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.4.Weighing authoritySection 7A of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(2), by striking State agency and inserting State agency or official agency; and(2)in subsection (l)—(A)in paragraph (1)(C), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created;(B)in paragraph (2), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created; and(C)in paragraph (4), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.5.Testing of equipmentSection 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.6.Limitation on administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended—(1)by striking activities) and inserting activities, equipment, and development of technology); and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.7.General authoritiesSection 16 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e) is amended—(1)in subsection (e), by striking Department of Agriculture and inserting Department of Agriculture and official agencies; and(2)in subsection (j), by striking fund created and inserting trust fund created.8.Registration requirementsSection 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended by striking fund described and inserting trust fund described.9.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended—(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking The Secretary may, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary and inserting On December 1 of each year, the Secretary shall;(2)in paragraph (1), by striking and at the end;(3)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and(4)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:(2)an analysis of any and all existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading and minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry; and.10.FundingSection 19 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030; and(2)in subsection (b)(1)(A), by striking other services and inserting other services (excluding grading services performed under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946).11.Advisory committeeSection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the Secretary does not make a new appointment upon the completion of a term of an existing member (including such existing member’s second successive term), then such existing member shall continue to serve until such appointment is made.; and(2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025.2.Prioritizing improvements to grain grading technologySection 2(b) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 74(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3)(F), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the Secretary shall prioritize the adoption of improved grain grading technology to provide for the efficient, accurate, and consistent grading of grain..3.Additional flexibilities(a)In generalSection 7(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(e)) is amended by adding at the end the following:(5)Manner of inspection of domestic grain at export port locationsThe Secretary may provide that grain that is not export grain and is loaded into or unloaded out of a rail car, barge, truck, or other container at an export port location shall be inspected in the manner provided in this subsection or subsection (f), as the Secretary determines will best meet the objectives of this Act..(b)Conforming amendmentSection 7A(c)(2) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a(c)(2)) is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting or official agency after State agency.4.Investment authority(a)In generalSection 7(j) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(j)) is amended—(1)by inserting trust before fund each place it appears;(2)in paragraph (3), in the second sentence, by striking Secretary shall be credited to the fund and inserting Secretary, and the interest earned from the investment of those penalties, shall be credited to the trust fund created in paragraph (1); and(3)in paragraph (5), in the first sentence, by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.(b)Conforming amendments(1)Section 7(g)(2) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79(g)(2)) is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting trust before fund.(2)Section 7A(l) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a(l)) is amended by inserting trust before fund created in section 7(j) each place it appears.(3)Section 7B(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79b(a)) is amended, in the third sentence, by inserting trust before fund.(4)Section 16(j) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e(j)) is amended by inserting trust before fund.(5)Section 17A(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–1(e)) is amended, in the third sentence, by inserting trust before fund.5.Administrative and supervisory costsSection 7D of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79d) is amended—(1)by inserting , equipment, and development of technology after activities; and(2)by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.6.General authoritiesSection 16(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87e(e)) is amended by inserting State agencies delegated authority under sections 7 and 7A, and official agencies, after Department of Agriculture,.7.Reporting requirementsSection 17B(e) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87f–2(e)) is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately;(2)in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking The Secretary and inserting the following:(1)DataThe Secretary; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(2)Technology analysisThe Secretary shall, to the extent determined appropriate by the Secretary, in consultation with State agencies delegated authority under sections 7 and 7A, official agencies, and the grain industries described in the second sentence of section 21(a), publish—(A)an analysis of any existing deficiencies in the technology evaluation process; and (B)recommendations—(i)to advance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of grain grading; and (ii)to minimize costs imposed on the Federal Government and the grain export industry..8.Improving advisory committee nominations efficiency and continuitySection 21 of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87j) is amended—(1)in subsection (a)—(A)by adding at the end the following:(5)Nominations; appointment(A)NominationsBefore the terms of the current members of the advisory committee expire, the Secretary shall solicit nominations for individuals to be appointed to the advisory committee.(B)AppointmentNot later than 180 days after the end of the period of soliciting nominations under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall announce the new members that the Secretary has appointed to the advisory committee.(C)Continuity of serviceThe current members of the advisory committee may continue to serve until such time as new members are nominated and appointed by the Secretary.;(B)in the matter preceding paragraph (5) (as added by subparagraph (A))—(i)in the fourth sentence, by striking No member and inserting the following:(4)Term limitNo member;(ii)in the third sentence, by striking Members and inserting the following:(3)Term lengthMembers;(iii)in the second sentence, by striking The advisory and inserting the following:(2)CompositionThe advisory;(iv)in the first sentence, by inserting (referred to in this section as the advisory committee) before the period at the end; and(v)by striking (a) Not later and inserting the following:(a)In general(1)EstablishmentNot later; and(C)in paragraph (4) (as so designated), by striking terms and inserting terms unless the member is continuing to serve in accordance with paragraph (5)(C); and(2)in subsection (e), by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.9.Reauthorization of other expiring provisions(a)Weighing fees and dutiesSection 7A(l)(4) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 79a(l)(4)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.(b)Authorization of appropriationsSection 19(a) of the United States Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 87h(a)) is amended by striking 2025 and inserting 2030.November 4, 2025Reported with an amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/21/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/21/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
| 07/22/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/22/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 09/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233. |
| 09/03/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-233. |
| 09/03/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 190. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550. |
| 09/08/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870) |
| 09/08/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/09/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate. |
| 10/28/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| 11/03/2025 | Senate | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 11/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 11/04/2025 | Senate | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. |
| 11/04/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To reauthorize the United States Grain Standards Act, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
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| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 11/04/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 11/03/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 10/28/2025 Referred To |
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 10/21/2025 Markup By |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 09/03/2025 Reported By |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 07/22/2025 Markup By |
| House - Agriculture Committee | 07/21/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
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