ROMA Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 10324, known as the ROMA Act, proposes to amend existing law to establish a database for isotopic signatures of processing tomatoes. This database would contain scientific samples, including both domestic and foreign ones, to create a "geographic fingerprint." The bill also calls for research into testing methodologies to improve accuracy and the range of testable materials. The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Research Service, would be responsible for establishing and maintaining this database and conducting the research.
The bill specifically aims to encourage a process similar to one used for cotton and textiles to test imports. This would involve coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support inspections of processing tomatoes, such as those sold as paste or mixed into other products. Access to the database information would be provided to various entities upon request.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 8, 2026, by Representative David Valadao and others, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet advanced beyond its initial introduction. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary would be required to submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the database's establishment and use, research results, and any recommendations.
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Timeline
8 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10324 do?
- H.R. 10324, known as the ROMA Act, proposes to amend existing law to establish a database for isotopic signatures of processing tomatoes. This database would contain scientific samples, including both domestic and foreign ones, to create a "geographic fingerprint." The bill also calls for research into testing methodologies to improve accuracy and the range of testable materials. The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Research Service, would be responsible for establishing and maintaining this database and conducting the research. The bill specifically aims to encourage a process similar to one used for cotton and textiles to test imports. This would involve coordinating with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to support inspections of processing tomatoes, such as those sold as paste or mixed into other products. Access to the database information would be provided to various entities upon request. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 8, 2026, by Representative David Valadao and others, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet advanced beyond its initial introduction. If passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President, the Secretary would be required to submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the database's establishment and use, research results, and any recommendations.
- Has H.R. 10324 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10324. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10324?
- H.R. 10324 was sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10324?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (8 Sep 2026).
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