Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-29T22:30:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4951 Opening Programs to Organic Farms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/29/2026, 10:30 PM

Summary of Bill S 4951

The bill, designated as S. 4951 in the 119th Congress, aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide Congress with a report on the obstacles certified organic farms and those considering transitioning to organic farming encounter in participating in Department of Agriculture programs. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to organic agriculture. Introduced on July 13, 2026, the bill focuses on addressing barriers to participation in government programs for organic farms.

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Current Status of Bill S 4951

Bill S 4951 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2026. Bill S 4951 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2026. Bill S 4951's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 13, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4951

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4951

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to submit to Congress a report on barriers to participation in Department of Agriculture programs faced by certified organic farms and farms that may be interested in transitioning to organic production, and for other purposes.