Agency: USDA’s Office of the Secretary
Action: Final Rule effective May 29, 2025
Why it matters:
USDA’s Office of the Secretary announced a final rule that amends the Department’s monetary penalties to adjust for inflation. The rule complies with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The rule identifies various adjusted civil monetary penalties across USDA Agencies. For example:
- Agricultural Marketing Service – penalty for improper record keeping.
- Food Nutrition Service – penalty for violating a provision of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
- Food Safety and Inspection Service – penalty for certain violations under the Egg Products Inspection Act.