WASHINGTON, DC – The House Agriculture Committee has approved H.R. 4550, the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025. The bipartisan measure now moves to the full House for consideration.
Grain standards are essential for maintaining the integrity of U.S. grain exports. The legislation would extend the USDA’s authority over grading and inspection of grains like corn, wheat, and soybeans—standards relied upon by domestic buyers and international trading partners alike. The bill also ensures continued access to reliable, transparent, and consistent quality benchmarks for grain markets.
Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania, who sponsored the bill, said reauthorization is critical to maintaining U.S. credibility in global markets. Ranking Member Angie Craig of Minnesota also voiced support, calling the measure vital for farmers and grain handlers across the country.
This reauthorization is typically done every five years. Without it, USDA’s ability to oversee official grain inspections would expire later this year. The grain standards program helps facilitate more than 100 million metric tons of U.S. grain exports annually.
The bill now heads to the full House for debate and possible vote in the weeks ahead.