S. 1907: Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-22 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-22 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-22):
Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025
This bill excludes certain plant biostimulants (i.e., substances, microorganisms, or mixtures thereof that support a plant's natural processes independently of the nutrient content) from regulation as pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Specifically, the bill excludes biological plant biostimulants (or those that are synthetic but structurally similar to substances of biological origin) from being classified as plant regulators, which are substances regulated as pesticides under FIFRA. Additionally, the bill excludes nutritional chemicals and plant biostimulants from being classified as nitrogen stabilizers, which are generally regulated as pesticides under FIFRA. The bill also establishes statutory definitions for plant biostimulants, nutritional chemicals, and vitamin hormone products.
The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to study and report on the types of plant biostimulants and practices of plant biostimulant use that best achieve certain results, such as increasing organic matter content.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-05-22 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2026-02-04 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1907 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1907?
S. 1907 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1907 are available on congress.gov.
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