To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish and carry out a pilot program to use blockchain technology in food safety and labeling.

This bill proposes to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish a four-year pilot program within the Department of Agriculture. The program, to be led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to utilize blockchain technology for enhancing food safety and labeling. Its primary functions include tracing adulterated or recalled food and verifying organic certifications, with a report on its results due to Congress after termination.