Bill · H.R. 4314· House(119-HR-4314)
Farmers Feeding America Act
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Farmers Feeding America Act aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It would require that SNAP benefits be used to purchase American food products. An American food product is defined as something grown or produced in the U.S. and manufactured with at least 51 percent domestic ingredients. The bill requires SNAP-authorized retailers to make reasonable efforts to stock these products. There are exceptions for food not commercially available or if the Secretary of Agriculture grants an exemption due to undue burdens.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill creates a mandate that encourages SNAP recipients to purchase products grown and produced within the United States.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill seeks to support domestic agriculture and strengthen American food production, which can stimulate demand for domestic agricultural labor.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
By prioritizing American food products, the bill provides increased market opportunities for domestic producers and small-scale farmers.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The bill explicitly notes that domestic food requirements could create an undue burden on households regarding cost and regional availability.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-2
The requirement for American-made products may increase food costs for low-income households if domestic options are more expensive than imports.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Domestic Agriculture: The bill seeks to support domestic agriculture and strengthen American food production (Section 2).
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Availability of Exemptions: The Secretary of Agriculture can grant exemptions if requiring American food products would create an undue burden on households regarding cost or regional availability (Section 4(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Undue Burdens on Households: The bill acknowledges that requiring American food products could create an undue burden on households, specifically regarding the cost or regional availability of food (Section 4(a)(2)).
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Retailer Burdens: SNAP-authorized retailers are required to make reasonable efforts to stock specific products and must report on their compliance efforts upon request (Section 5(a)).
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Risk of Suspension: Retailers who do not comply with the Act may face warnings, required corrective action, or even the suspension of their SNAP authorization (Section 5(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House