This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced the Organic Science and Research Investment Act of 2025, legislation that strengthens America’s organic agriculture sector by expanding federal research, improving coordination across the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and supporting producers transitioning to organic production.
The bill directs USDA to elevate organics research within its core scientific mission, ensuring the department better coordinates research across its agencies, includes organic priorities in its annual budget, and expands opportunities for universities and producers to advance innovation in the field.
“Organic farming represents one of the most innovative sectors in American agriculture. By improving coordination at the USDA, this legislation helps advance the correlation between crop science and the family farms that utilize it to strengthen their business. Supporting agriculture research today means a more competitive agricultural economy tomorrow,” said Congressman Lawler.
“As the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, I’m proud to be a voice for our farmers in Congress. Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing and most innovative sectors in American farming. This bipartisan bill ensures that federal research keeps pace — strengthening support for producers, boosting sustainability, and helping secure the future of American agriculture for generations to come,” said Congressman Vindman.