Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Why This Matters
This bill aims to improve food assistance by allowing states to buy healthy food from local farmers. It helps ensure that needy families receive fresh and culturally relevant food options.
If you rely on food assistance, you could get more fresh and healthy food from local farmers.
Who this affects
Local farmers · Families in need
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill allows states to buy more local agricultural products for food assistance programs.
2It focuses on purchasing fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and other food items from small farms.
3Eligible businesses include women-owned, veteran-owned, and family-run farms.
4The bill encourages partnerships between states and emergency feeding organizations.
5Federal funds will help states cover the costs of these purchases.
