ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2025 – The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 4550, legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), which underpins the nation’s official grain inspection and weighing system.
“This is a must-pass bill for the entire grain value chain. It ensures confidence and continuity in the grain inspection system that facilitates the movement of U.S. grain to domestic and global markets,” said NGFA President and CEO Mike Seyfert. “We thank Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (Pa.) and Ranking Member Angie Craig (Minn.) – as well as Subcommittee Chairman Austin Scott (Ga.) and Ranking Member Sharice Davids (Kan.) – for their continued leadership and bipartisan commitment to advancing this bill that benefits the entire agriculture supply chain.”
The legislation reauthorizes critical inspection and weighing services scheduled to expire Sept. 30. It also incorporates several NGFA-backed provisions to enhance efficiency and transparency at the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS), including measures to promote the use of new technology.
Additionally, H.R. 4550 modifies the types of activities subject to the annual user fee cap set by Congress, which will expand resources available for official grading and inspection services.
“This bill strengthens the reliability and competitiveness of U.S. grain by promoting modernization and minimizing red tape,” Seyfert added. “We now urge the Senate to act swiftly so this important legislation can be sent to President Trump for signature.”
NGFA testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee in July to outline industry priorities for USGSA reauthorization. That testimony is available here.
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