United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Passed House
Summary
Modernize grain grading by prioritizing new grading technologies and moving fee and penalty funding into a dedicated trust fund. It would also extend key inspection, funding, and advisory authorities through 2030 and broaden where and who may perform inspections.
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- Grain industry and exporters would see more technology-driven grading and consistency. The bill lets inspections occur at export ports for grain loaded or unloaded in transport containers and requires USDA analyses that identify tech gaps and recommend cost-saving improvements.
- State and official inspection agencies gain clearer standing and delegation authority under USDA rules. Advisory committee rules change to speed nominations, preserve member continuity, and set term rules through 2030.
- Funding and administration change: penalties and credits flow into a new trust fund and fee and appropriation authority are extended to 2030. USDA can use administrative funds for equipment and technology development to support modernized grading.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Push for better grain grading tech
This bill would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize better grain‑grading technology. When appropriate, the Secretary would consult with states, official agencies, and industry and publish an analysis of gaps and recommendations. The goal would be more accurate, consistent grading while cutting costs for the government and the export industry. This would begin upon enactment.
Keep grain programs funded to 2030
This bill would extend key funding authorities for grain standards through 2030. It would keep current weighing fees in place through 2030. Penalties and the interest they earn would go into a dedicated trust fund. Program funds could also be used for equipment and new technology. Changes would start upon enactment.
Faster, steadier grain advisory appointments
This bill would require nominations before current advisory terms end. New members would need to be named within 180 days after nominations close. Current members could keep serving until replacements are appointed. The updated schedule would run through 2030 and start upon enactment.
New inspection options at export ports
This bill would let the Secretary choose how to inspect certain non‑export grain handled at export ports. It would also clearly recognize official agencies and state‑delegated agencies for inspections and oversight. These changes would start upon enactment. Some handlers could see different steps or costs.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 7/21/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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