US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 4550Passed Second Chamber Committee

United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Overview

The United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 reauthorizes the U.S. Grain Standards Act through 2030. This bill maintains existing authority for the Department of Agriculture to establish grain quality standards and oversee inspections, while also making several key changes. Specifically, it prioritizes the adoption of improved grain grading technology, expands USDA’s authority to inspect grain at export ports, and modifies funding mechanisms to utilize a trust fund instead of a traditional fund.

Key provisions

Reauthorizes the U.S. Grain Standards Act through fiscal year 2030.
Prioritizes the adoption of improved grain grading technology.
Allows USDA to inspect domestic non-export grain at export ports.
Modifies funding to utilize a trust fund instead of a traditional fund.
Expands USDA’s authority to work with official agencies on research programs.
Requires USDA to analyze technology evaluation deficiencies and offer recommendations.
Extends the term of advisory committee members if a new appointment isn't made.
Adjusts the funding period for the Act to cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Who is affected

Grain producers
Grain exporters
The Department of Agriculture
The Federal Grain Inspection Service
The grain industry

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Legislative history

20 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Sep 8, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 8, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)

Sep 8, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)

Sep 8, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4550.

Sep 8, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3870)

Sep 8, 2025House

Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Sep 9, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Oct 28, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Nov 3, 2025Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Nov 4, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.

Nov 4, 2025Senate

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Nov 4, 2025

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

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9/8/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/8/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Sep 8, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Sep 8, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3870)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025

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