HR 5962
112th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Administrative remedies
Agricultural practices and innovations
Business records
Department of Agriculture
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government studies and investigations
Judicial review and appeals
Licensing and registrations
Organic Standards Protection Act
Introduced: June 19, 2012
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 19, 2012
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to require all persons, including producers, handlers, and certifying agents, required to report information to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) under such Act to maintain all contracts, agreements, receipts, and other records associated with the organic certification program for 5 years (10 years for a certifying agent).
Authorizes investigative and enforcement actions for violations of such Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1