Congress Moves to Extend U.S. Grain Grading and Inspection Rules Through 2030
The House passed this bill in November 2025 and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. Nothing has happened with this legislation for eight months. Because the Senate has not scheduled a vote, the bill is considered stalled.
No action since November 2025
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Received in the Senate.
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Includes a section on Senate Ag unanimously advancing an amended H.R. 4550 (US Grain Standards Act reauthorization), including tech-prioritization and an analysis of grading tech deficiencies.

Covers House passage of H.R. 4550 reauthorizing the grain standards/inspection framework and includes overview of what the system does for domestic and export markets.
Recap of a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on reauthorizing grain standards authorities that were set to expire; references House committee progress on reauthorization.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025
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