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Title 7 — Agriculture

Chapter 88 — Research

§ 5925b. Organic agriculture research and extension initiative

Statutory text

(a)

Competitive specialized research and extension grants authorized

In consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, using funds made available under subsection (e), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may make competitive grants in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 to support research, education, and extension activities regarding organically grown and processed agricultural commodities for the purposes of—

(1)

facilitating the development and improvement of organic agriculture production, breeding, and processing methods;

(2)

evaluating the potential economic benefits of organic agricultural production and methods to producers, processors, and rural communities;

(3)

exploring international trade opportunities for organically grown and processed agricultural commodities;

(4)

determining desirable traits for organic commodities;

(5)

identifying marketing and policy constraints on the expansion of organic agriculture;

(6)

conducting advanced on-farm research and development that emphasizes observation of, experimentation with, and innovation for working organic farms, including research relating to production, marketing, food safety, socioeconomic conditions, and farm business management;

(7)

examining optimal conservation, soil health, and environmental outcomes relating to organically produced agricultural products; and

(8)

developing new and improved seed varieties that are particularly suited for organic agriculture.

(b)

Grant types and process, prohibition on construction

Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 3157 of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.

(c)

Matching requirement

(1)

In general

Subject to paragraph (3), an entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

(2)

In-kind support

Non-Federal matching funds described in paragraph (1) may include in-kind support.

(3)

Waiver

The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that—

(A)

the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

(B)
(i)

the project—

(I)

involves a minor commodity; and

(II)

deals with scientifically important research; and

(ii)

the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.

(d)

Partnerships encouraged

Following the completion of a peer review process for grant proposals received under this section, the Secretary may provide a priority to those grant proposals, found in the peer review process to be scientifically meritorious, that involve the cooperation of multiple entities.

(e)

Funding

On , and each October 1 thereafter through , out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer $3,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for this section.

(f)

Funding

(1)

Mandatory funding

Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section—

(A)

$18,000,000 for fiscal year 2009;

(B)

$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2012;

(C)

$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018; and 1

(D)

$20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2020;

(E)

$25,000,000 for fiscal year 2021;

(F)

$30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and

(G)

$50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter.

(2)

Discretionary funding

In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.

(3)

Fiscal year 2013

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.

Footnotes

  1. 1 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

  1. Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XVI § 1672B · 104 Stat. 3359

    Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b

    Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672B, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 244, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 555

    Source evidence

    Code source credit
    Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672B, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 244, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 555

  2. Pub. L. 107–171 § 7218(1)(A) · 116 Stat. 134

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(A), inserted “, breeding,” after “production”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(A), inserted “, breeding,” after “production”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting “, breeding,” after “production”;

  3. Pub. L. 107–171 § 7218(1)(B) · 116 Stat. 134

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(4)(6)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(B)–(D), added pars. (4) to (6)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(B)–(D), added pars. (4) to (6).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2), by striking “and” at the end;

  4. Pub. L. 107–171 § 7218(2) · 116 Stat. 134

    Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(2), amended heading and text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2002.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(2), amended heading and text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2002.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows: “(e) Funding.— On October 1, 2003, and each October 1 thereafter Effective date. through October 1, 2007, out of any funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall transfer $3,000,000 to the Secretary of Agriculture for this section.”.

  5. Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7206(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(7); 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(8)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(1), added pars. (7) and (8)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(7), (8). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(1), added pars. (7) and (8).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking “and” after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(7) examining optimal conservation and environmental outcomes relating to organically produced agricultural products; and “(8) developing new and improved seed varieties that are particularly suited for organic agriculture.” ; and

  6. Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7406(d)(3) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(b)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(d)(3), substituted “Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “Paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(d)(3), substituted “Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “Paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) Section 1672B(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925b(b)) is amended by striking “Paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)” and inserting “Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)”.

  7. Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7206(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(2), added subsec. (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(2), added subsec. (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by adding at the end the following: “(f) Funding.— “(1) In general.— Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry out this section— “(A) $18,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; and “(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through 2012. “(2) Additional funding.— In addition to amounts made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.” .

  8. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–240 § 701(e)(1)(A) · 126 Stat. 2313

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)(1)

    Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(A), substituted “Mandatory funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “In general” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(A), substituted “Mandatory funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “In general” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the heading of paragraph (1), by striking “In general” and inserting “Mandatory funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012”;

  9. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–240 § 701(e)(1)(B) · 126 Stat. 2313

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)(2)

    Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(B), substituted “Discretionary funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “Additional funding” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(B), substituted “Discretionary funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “Additional funding” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in the heading of paragraph (2), by striking “Additional funding” and inserting “Discretionary funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012”; and

  10. American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

    Pub. L. 112–240 § 701(e)(1)(C) · 126 Stat. 2313

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)(3)

    Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(C), added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(C), added par. (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) by adding at the end the following: “(3) Fiscal year 2013.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2013.” .

  11. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(1)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(A), inserted “, education,” after “support research” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(A), inserted “, education,” after “support research” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “, education,” after “support research”;

  12. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(1)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(1)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(B), inserted “and improvement” after “development”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(B), inserted “and improvement” after “development”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting “and improvement” after “development”;

  13. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(1)(C) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(2)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(C), substituted “of organic agricultural production and methods to producers, processors, and rural communities” for “to producers and processors who use organic methods”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(C), substituted “of organic agricultural production and methods to producers, processors, and rural communities” for “to producers and processors who use organic methods”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (2), by striking “to producers and processors who use organic methods” and inserting “of organic agricultural production and methods to producers, processors, and rural communities”; and

  14. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(1)(D) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(6)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(D), substituted “, marketing, food safety, socioeconomic conditions, and farm business management” for “and marketing and to socioeconomic conditions”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(D), substituted “, marketing, food safety, socioeconomic conditions, and farm business management” for “and marketing and to socioeconomic conditions”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (6), by striking “and marketing and to socioeconomic conditions” and inserting “, marketing, food safety, socioeconomic conditions, and farm business management”; and

  15. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(D) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(c); 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(d)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(c); 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(d)

      Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in section 1672B (7 U.S.C. 5925b)— (i) by striking subsection (c); and (ii) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.

  16. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.

  17. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(2)(A)(i) · 128 Stat. 649

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(1)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(i), struck out “for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” after “funding” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(i), struck out “for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” after “funding” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the heading, by striking “for fiscal years 2009 through 2012”;

  18. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(2)(A)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(1)(C)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(ii)–(iv), added subpar. (C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1)(C). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(ii)–(iv), added subpar. (C).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking “and” at the end;

  19. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7211(2)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(2)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(B), substituted “2014 through 2018” for “2009 through 2012” in heading and text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(B), substituted “2014 through 2018” for “2009 through 2012” in heading and text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the heading, by striking “2009 through 2012” and inserting “2014 through 2018”; and (ii) by striking “2009 through 2012” and inserting “2014 through 2018”.

  20. Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively.

  21. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7210(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(A), in introductory provisions, inserted “using funds made available under subsection (e),” after “Board,” and “in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” after “grants”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(A), in introductory provisions, inserted “using funds made available under subsection (e),” after “Board,” and “in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” after “grants”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (i) by inserting “using funds made available under subsection (e),” after “Board,”; and (ii) by inserting “in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” after “grants”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

  22. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7210(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(a)(7)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(B), inserted “, soil health,” after “conservation”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(B), inserted “, soil health,” after “conservation”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (7), by inserting “, soil health,” after “conservation”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

  23. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(2)(D) · 132 Stat. 4490

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(c)(e)

      Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D), added subsec. (c)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(c)(e)

      Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D), redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) Organic agriculture research and extension initiative.— Section 1672B of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925b) (as amended by section 7210) is amended— (i) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: “(c) Matching Requirement.— “(1) In general.— Subject to paragraph (3), an entity receiving a grant under subsection (a) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant. “(2) In-kind support.— Non-Federal matching funds described in paragraph (1) may include in-kind support. “(3) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that— “(A) the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or “(B) (i) the project— “(I) involves a minor commodity; and “(II) deals with scientifically important research; and “(ii) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

  24. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7210(2)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(1)(D)(G)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(A), added subpars. (D) to (G)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1)(D) to (G). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(A), added subpars. (D) to (G).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: “(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2020; “(E) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2021; “(F) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2022; and “(G) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter.” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

  25. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7210(2)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    1. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(2)

      Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(B), in heading, struck out “for fiscal years 2014 through 2018” after “funding”, and in text

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(e)(2)

      Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(B), in heading, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(B), in heading, struck out “for fiscal years 2014 through 2018” after “funding”, and in text, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) in the paragraph heading, by striking “for fiscal years 2014 through 2018”; and (ii) by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

  26. Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(2)(D)(i) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925b(f)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D)(i), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D)(i), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

28 of 29 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments2002–2018 · 5 rounds

2018

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(A), in introductory provisions, inserted “using funds made available under subsection (e),” after “Board,” and “in each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023” after “grants”.

Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(1)(B), inserted “, soil health,” after “conservation”.

Subsecs. (c) to (e). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D), added subsec. (c) and redesignated former subsecs. (c) and (d) as (d) and (e), respectively. Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Subsec. (e)(1)(D) to (G). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(A), added subpars. (D) to (G).

Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7210(2)(B), in heading, struck out “for fiscal years 2014 through 2018” after “funding”, and in text, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(D)(i), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).

2014

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(A), inserted “, education,” after “support research” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(B), inserted “and improvement” after “development”.

Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(C), substituted “of organic agricultural production and methods to producers, processors, and rural communities” for “to producers and processors who use organic methods”.

Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(1)(D), substituted “, marketing, food safety, socioeconomic conditions, and farm business management” for “and marketing and to socioeconomic conditions”.

Subsecs. (c), (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D), redesignated subsecs. (d) and (e) as (c) and (d), respectively, and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).

Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(i), struck out “for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” after “funding” in heading.

Subsec. (e)(1)(C). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(A)(ii)–(iv), added subpar. (C).

Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7211(2)(B), substituted “2014 through 2018” for “2009 through 2012” in heading and text.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(D)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).

2013

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(A), substituted “Mandatory funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “In general” in heading.

Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(B), substituted “Discretionary funding for fiscal years 2009 through 2012” for “Additional funding” in heading.

Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 112–240, § 701(e)(1)(C), added par. (3).

2008

Subsec. (a)(7), (8). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(1), added pars. (7) and (8).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(d)(3), substituted “Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “Paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7206(a)(2), added subsec. (f).

2002

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(A), inserted “, breeding,” after “production”.

Subsec. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(1)(B)–(D), added pars. (4) to (6).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7218(2), amended heading and text of subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2002.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(D) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after , with matching funds requirement in effect on , to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

Effective Date of 2013 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 112–240 effective , see section 701(j) of Pub. L. 112–240, set out in a 1-Year Extension of Agricultural Programs note under section 8701 of this title.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective , the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.

Amendment by section 7406(d)(3) of Pub. L. 110–246 inapplicable to any solicitation for grant applications issued by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service before , see section 7406(c) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 3157 of this title.

Coordination of Projects and Activities

Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7206(b), , 122 Stat. 1239, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7206(b), , 122 Stat. 1664, 2000, provided that: “In carrying out the amendment made by this section [amending this section], the Secretary [of Agriculture] shall ensure that the Division Chief of the applicable Research, Education, and Extension Office established under section 251 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971) coordinates projects and activities under this section to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that unnecessary duplication of effort is eliminated or minimized.”

[Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical provisions. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 8701 of this title.]

Report on Producers and Handlers of Organic Agricultural Products

Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7409, , 116 Stat. 461, related to report on producers and handlers of organic agricultural products, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, § 7408(a), , 128 Stat. 898.

Credits

1998–2018 · 7 acts
  1. 1998Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672B, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 244, , 112 Stat. 555
  2. 2002amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7218, , 116 Stat. 449
  3. 2008Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7206(a), 7406(d)(3), , 122 Stat. 1238, 1252
  4. 2008Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7206(a), 7406(d)(3), , 122 Stat. 1664, 1999, 2013
  5. 2013Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(e)(1), , 126 Stat. 2364
  6. 2014Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(2)(D), 7211, , 128 Stat. 879, 885
  7. 2018Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7210, 7614(b)(2)(D), , 132 Stat. 4811, 4835.
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(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672B, as added Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 244, , 112 Stat. 555; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7218, , 116 Stat. 449; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7206(a), 7406(d)(3), , 122 Stat. 1238, 1252; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7206(a), 7406(d)(3), , 122 Stat. 1664, 1999, 2013; Pub. L. 112–240, title VII, § 701(e)(1), , 126 Stat. 2364; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(2)(D), 7211, , 128 Stat. 879, 885; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7210, 7614(b)(2)(D), , 132 Stat. 4811, 4835.)

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