Bill · H.R. 4782· House(119-HR-4782)

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

Age: 36 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 7/29/2025
Last activity: 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Robert Bresnahan
Cosponsors: - 23 - 50

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program using cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments. This program aims to support covered local producers by expanding economic opportunities and strengthening local food security. Funds are to be used for purchasing unprocessed or minimally processed local foods, such as meat, dairy, and produce. The bill requires that at least 25 percent of these purchases come from specific groups like small, mid-size, beginning, or veteran producers. Additionally, the program provides technical assistance for food safety and local agricultural value chains.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill provides direct economic opportunities and technical assistance for food safety and value chains.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill specifically mandates that at least 25 percent of purchases support small, mid-size, beginning, or veteran producers.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Local producers receive direct economic opportunities and technical assistance through this program.