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H.R.5962: Organic Standards Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced June 19, 2012
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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June 19, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Lois Capps (D-Calif.) |