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Support for Local Farmers and Access to Healthy Food for Communities

This act aims to increase citizens' access to fresh, local food by supporting small and medium-sized farms. This means more local products in stores and food distribution organizations, potentially improving the quality and availability of food in your area. The program also seeks to strengthen local agricultural economies.
Key points
Support for local farmers, fishermen, and food producers by facilitating the sale of their products.
Increased access to fresh and healthy food for communities, including through non-profit organizations.
Requirement to purchase at least 25% of products from small, mid-sized, beginning, or veteran farmers.
Funding for food safety training for local producers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4782
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4782.

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 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for local farmers, fishermen, and food producers by facilitating the sale of their products.
  • Increased access to fresh and healthy food for communities, including through non-profit organizations.
  • Requirement to purchase at least 25% of products from small, mid-sized, beginning, or veteran farmers.
  • Funding for food safety training for local producers.
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. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Public Investments