ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 201

An amendment numbered 41 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to require a report from the Secretary of Agriculture on barriers to organic farms taking part in programs authorized under the bill.

· LAST ACTION APR 30

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Effect depends on parent bill

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30

“On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.”

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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SUMMARY

WHAT THIS CHANGES

This amendment requires the government to research why organic farms might struggle to access the programs and benefits provided in this large agriculture bill. It asks the Secretary of Agriculture to identify specific hurdles and report them back to Congress.

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KEY POINTS

POINT 01

Identifies Barriers

It helps the government understand if current rules are too complicated or restrictive for organic producers to follow.

POINT 02

Mandatory Reporting

By requiring a formal report, Congress ensures the Department of Agriculture takes the issue seriously and provides data for future policy changes.

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SPONSORSHIP

1 + 0

Hillary J. Scholten

D· Michigan

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A023) offered by Ms. Scholten. (consideration: CR H3286-3287; text: CR H3286-3287)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

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AMENDMENT INFO

TypeHouse Amendment

NumberHAMDT 201

Congress119th

ChamberHouse

StatusADOPTED

SubmittedApr 30, 2026

Last actionApr 30, 2026

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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 201

An amendment numbered 41 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to require a report from the Secretary of Agriculture on barriers to organic farms taking part in programs authorized under the bill.

· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

COSPONSORS

DAYS SINCE ACTION

148

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

STEP 3 OF 3

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Considered

Disposed

Proposed
Considered
Disposed

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30, 2026

“On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.”

what this changes

WHY IT MATTERS

Organic farming often has different requirements than traditional farming; this report helps ensure these producers aren't accidentally excluded from federal funding or support programs due to red tape or outdated rules.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Organic farmers and USDA officials are most directly affected, as the report will focus on the interaction between organic businesses and government programs.

AMENDS

HR 7567PASSED HOUSE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Identifies Barriers

It helps the government understand if current rules are too complicated or restrictive for organic producers to follow.

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Mandatory Reporting

By requiring a formal report, Congress ensures the Department of Agriculture takes the issue seriously and provides data for future policy changes.

GLOSSARY

Organic Farm: A farm that produces food following specific federal standards, focusing on natural processes and restricted use of synthetic chemicals.
Secretary of Agriculture: The cabinet-level official who leads the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and oversees federal farming and food policies.

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HAMDT 201 on Congress.gov

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A023) offered by Ms. Scholten. (consideration: CR H3286-3287; text: CR H3286-3287)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

APR 30

House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

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An amendment numbered 41 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to require a report from the Secretary of Agriculture on barriers to organic farms taking part in programs authorized under the bill.

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An amendment numbered 41 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to require a report from the Secretary of Agriculture on barriers to organic farms taking part in programs authorized under the bill.

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WHO IS AFFECTED

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