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Farmers Feeding America Act: SNAP Benefits for US-Made Food Only

New rules will require SNAP (food assistance) benefits to be used only for food products grown, produced, and manufactured in the United States. This aims to support domestic agriculture and strengthen American food production. Citizens using SNAP will need to look for "American food product" labels, unless an item is unavailable or causes undue burden.
Key points
SNAP benefits must be used to purchase food products grown, produced, and manufactured in the United States.
SNAP-authorized retailers must prioritize stocking American food products.
Exceptions apply if a specific food item is not commercially available or causes undue burden to households.
The Department of Agriculture will maintain an exempted foods list and educate SNAP recipients and retailers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4314
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Farmers Feeding America Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4314.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • SNAP benefits must be used to purchase food products grown, produced, and manufactured in the United States.
  • SNAP-authorized retailers must prioritize stocking American food products.
  • Exceptions apply if a specific food item is not commercially available or causes undue burden to households.
  • The Department of Agriculture will maintain an exempted foods list and educate SNAP recipients and retailers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Benefits Economy