Organic Farmers Association Farm Bill Tracker (119th Congress)
With a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at current levels through September 30, 2025, legislators are introducing and reintroducing Farm Bill marker bills. Bills that OFA supported during the 118th Congress need to be reintroduced in the new Congress elected last November.
These marker bills are not intended to pass on their own, but are a vehicle to introduce ideas and build support for policies in hopes that they’ll be included in the next Farm Bill. Marker bills with more congressional support have a better chance of making it into the final version of the Farm Bill.
Use this tracker to learn more about the marker bills OFA is tracking and working on that may impact organic farming. As we make progress, we’re updating the tracker, so check back regularly for updates as Farm Bill conversations continue in D.C.
Find OFA’s supported Farm Bill marker bills from the 118th Congress here.
TAKE ACTION: Contact your Representative and Senators to support these bills below if they have not yet signed on.
OFA FARM BILL PRIORITY BILLS: These bills directly address programs specific to organic farmers and organic farming.
Organic Import Verification Act
This legislation would promote organic integrity and a level playing field for domestic organic producers by requiring the USDA to test high-risk bulk imports of organic feedstuffs for residues of substances that are prohibited in organic production. In addition to adequate funding for core organic programs to meet the needs of the rapidly growing organic sector.
Sponsors: Senator Ricketts (R-NE), Sen Smith (MN), Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]*
Organic Science and Research Investment (OSRI) Act
The OSRI Act will provide continued, needed investment in organic agriculture research and market analysis to increase resilience of U.S. agriculture, create economic opportunity for producers, and improve the ecological vitality of the landscape.
Sponsors: Senators Fetterman (PA) and Schiff (CA). original cosponsors: Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Cory Booker (NJ), Jeff Merkley (OR), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Tina Smith (MN), Peter Welch (VT), Alex Padilla (CA), Ron Wyden (OR), Angus King (ME)
Working with Allies to Build a Better Food System: These bills address OFA policy priorities, and will promote a more just food system that supports small and specialty farmers
Save Our Small Farms Act
The Save our Small Farms Act creates an on-ramp from the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program, in addition to several improvements and discounts to expand NAP enrollment. The House version of this bill also includes the full text of the WFRP Improvement Act and the WEATHER Act, both introduced in the Senate in the 118th.
Sponsors: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]*, Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]*, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]*, Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]*
Honor Farmer Contracts Act
The Honor Farmer Contracts Act will unfreeze funding for contracts of the Department of Agriculture, and prohibit Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service office closures.
Sponsors: Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]*, Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19]*, Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]*, Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa [D-NM-3], Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2], Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] , Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
This bill aims to reintroduce whole and 2% milk to school lunch programs, challenging long-standing USDA guidelines.
Sponsors: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] and Senate cosponsors, Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] and House cosponsors
Need to know if your members of congress are sponsors of these bills? Check congress.gov and keep up with bill sponsors.