Organic Imports Verification Act of 2025 (S1398)
Current understanding
S1398, introduced in April 2025 and referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee, would require enhanced verification of organic certification for agricultural imports. The bill aims to close a regulatory gap in USDA National Organic Program enforcement at the border, potentially affecting importers of organic commodities by adding documentation and audit requirements. Status: introduced; no committee action reported.
Evidence log
- 2026-06-24 — Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026: House companion HR9423 (Organic Imports Verification Act of 2026) referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on June 24, 2026, signaling bicameral interest in tightening border-level verification of organic import certifications. (novelty: 2)