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US HB4550
Bill
Status
Engrossed
9/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Thompson
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AI Summary
- Extends authorization of the United States Grain Standards Act from 2025 to 2030, including provisions for official inspection, weighing authority, and the advisory committee
- Adds a policy priority requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt improved grain grading technology for efficient, accurate, and consistent grading
- Grants the Secretary authority to inspect domestic non-export grain at export port locations when loaded or unloaded from rail cars, barges, trucks, or other containers
- Requires mandatory annual reporting (December 1) on deficiencies in the technology evaluation process and recommendations to improve grain grading efficiency while minimizing costs to government and the grain export industry
- Expands cost limitations to cover equipment and technology development, and allows advisory committee members to continue serving beyond their term until a replacement is appointed
Legislative Description
United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
11/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry10/28/2025
Agriculture7/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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