USDA Reorganization

Overview

• Secretary Memorandum (SM 1078‑015) (PDF, 2.6 MB)
• Press Release – Secretary Rollins Announces USDA Reorganization, Restoring the Department’s Core Mission of Supporting American Agriculture
• Frequently Asked Questions - USDA Reorganization

Updates

• December 5, 2025 – Beltsville Agricultural Research Center | The Tour
• September 12, 2025 – USDA issued an invitation to Tribal Leaders to participate in a Tribal Consultation Series
• August 28, 2025 – USDA extended the public comment period until September 30, 2025.
• August 29, 2025 – USDA issued a National Consultation Right memo to its two national unions requesting their review and comment on the Secretary's reorganization memorandum. 

Union Notices

• National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) (PDF, 364 KB)
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) (PDF, 359 KB)

Resources

• Comment Analysis and Summary (PDF, 464 KB)
• 2019 USDA OGC Legal Opinion | OIG Audit No. 91801-0001-23 (PDF, 308 KB)
• Questions for the Record (QFR) - Deputy Secretary Vaden (PDF, 444 KB)
• USE IT Act and Occupancy Data
• Tribal Consultations on the USDA Department Reorganization Plan (PDF, 140 KB)