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119-hr-4550119th Congress

United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Passed House

Summary

This bill would reauthorize and modernize the United States Grain Standards Act through 2030, centering on _modernizing grain grading technology_. It also shifts funding toward a trust-based model, widens inspection authority at export ports, and tightens reporting and advisory governance.

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  • Grain exporters and handlers: Faster adoption of new grading technology aims to make grades more accurate and consistent and to lower industry costs. The bill also allows inspection of certain domestic grain at export ports when loaded or unloaded.
  • State and official agencies: State agencies and newly defined official agencies are added to delegated roles and general authorities so they can carry out inspections and other functions under the Act.
  • USDA management and funding: Establishes a trust fund that credits fees and interest from penalties and extends key authorizations and fee authorities to 2030. It also expands administrative authority to pay for equipment and technology development and tightens advisory committee nomination and term rules for continuity.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Keep grain advisory committee seats filled

This bill would require the Secretary to ask for nominations before committee terms end and name new members within 180 days after nominations close. Current members would stay on until replacements are appointed. The related date would also move to 2030. This would improve continuity if enacted.

More flexible inspections at export ports

This bill would let the Secretary choose which inspection rules apply to grain that is not for export but is loaded or unloaded at export ports. It would cover grain moved by rail cars, barges, trucks, or other containers. It would also clearly include official agencies alongside State agencies in the law. These changes would take effect upon enactment.

Push for better grain grading technology

This bill would require the Secretary to prioritize adopting improved grain grading technology. It would require publishing an analysis of gaps in how grading tech is evaluated and give recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency. The Secretary would consult State and official agencies and grain industry groups. These steps would take effect upon enactment.

Steadier grain funding through 2030

This bill would keep key grain standards authorities running through 2030. It would shift program money into a trust fund and credit penalty collections and their interest to that trust. It would also let administrative funds pay for equipment and technology development. These changes would take effect upon enactment and help keep operations stable.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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