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119-hr-7318119th CongressWALLET

Opportunities in Organic Act

Sponsored By: Representative Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

In Committee

Summary

Opportunities in Organic program would create a federal framework to expand organic production, cut certification costs, and fund transition and supply‑chain upgrades. It focuses on technical assistance, equity for socially disadvantaged farmers, on‑farm research, and connections to institutional buyers and nutrition programs.

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  • Would help producers by funding organic certification cost‑share up to $1,500 per recipient and by offering 4‑year transition and resilience grants that cannot be renewed.
  • Would prioritize socially disadvantaged, small, and mid‑sized farms with targeted outreach, land‑access help, tenant supports, and tailored training.
  • Would strengthen handlers, processors, and markets by funding infrastructure and certification, expanding inspector capacity, and creating channels for sales to institutions and nutrition programs.

*Would authorize about $380 million in funding across fiscal years 2027–2031.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More help for organic farmers

This bill would create the Opportunities in Organic program to replace the old national organic certification cost-share program. If enacted, the program would provide funding and technical help to certified organic farms, handlers, and farms transitioning to organic. Eligible nonprofits that serve organic or socially disadvantaged farmers could also get support. The bill would authorize $50 million for 2027 and $50 million for 2028, $80 million for 2029, and $100 million for each of 2030 and 2031. The program would begin upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 2/10/2026

  • Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/20/2026

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 3/9/2026

  • Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 3/26/2026

Roll Call Votes

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