H.R. 2400 · 113th Congress
Organic Standards Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lois Capps
- Introduced
- 2013-06-17
- Latest action
- 2013-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.
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.