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This bill, titled the Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025, proposes to establish a new program within the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to bolster the domestic organic product supply chain. The program, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture through the Agricultural Marketing Service, aims to increase the capacity of producers, handlers, suppliers, and processors of certified organic products, which are agricultural products that meet specific organic production standards. It will provide grants to "eligible entities," defined as businesses or tribal governments located within the United States that are either certified organic or in the process of becoming certified, and are not currently facing suspension or revocation of their organic status. These grants can be used for projects such as expanding storage, processing, aggregation, and distribution capabilities for organic products, or for equipment-only purchases, with maximum grant amounts of $2,000,000 for larger projects and $100,000 for equipment-only projects. The bill also outlines grant application procedures, including a simplified process for equipment-only projects and potential priorities for applications based on trade imbalances, National Organic Standards Board recommendations, and identified supply chain bottlenecks. Eligible entities receiving grants for larger projects will be required to contribute at least 50% of the project cost, while those receiving grants for equipment-only projects will need to contribute at least 25%, though these matching fund requirements may be waived or lowered for beginning farmers, ranchers, and veterans. The program is authorized to receive necessary funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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