Sharice Davids: “Mr. Speaker, first, I thank Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and…”

“Mr. Speaker, first, I thank Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee Chairman Scott for their leadership on this bipartisan bill. The United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025 strengthens the United States Department of Agriculture's ability to improve grain grading technologies through flexibilities to pursue modernization. Using new technologies to improve grain grading is an opportunity to make the process more accurate, efficient, and consistent. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes key USDA authorities for the grain inspection and grading system and clarifies existing law. Reauthorizing the United States Grain Standards Act is critical for farmers and for the rest of the agricultural supply chain. The inspections provided by the Federal Grain Inspection Service define and classify grains, as well as assign grades to specify weight and quality requirements. These inspections provide a gold standard assurance backed by the U.S. Federal Government to both grain buyers and grain sellers. I proudly represent Kansas, often called the Wheat State, where agriculture plays a critical role in our State's economy. Kansas farmers feed not just the Nation but the entire world.”