Bill · H.R. 6706· House(119-HR-6706)
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act
- Introduced
- 12/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Alma Adams
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act aims to improve how the Department of Agriculture purchases food. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize purchasing foods that support equity, inclusion, worker well-being, and climate change mitigation. The bill establishes requirements for sourcing foods from specific producers and entities to strengthen the domestic food system. It also creates a "Best Value Procurement Pilot Program" to use different evaluation criteria for selecting bids. Additionally, the act provides for technical assistance and competitive grants to help producers meet food safety standards.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
The bill creates new opportunities and technical/financial support for small, beginning, and veteran farmers.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The act provides grants up to $100,000 and technical assistance to help small and medium-sixed producers meet food safety standards.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides grants and technical assistance to help producers access government procurement contracts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased opportunities for specific producers: The bill seeks to create more opportunities for "covered producers," which include beginning, veteran, socially disadvantaged, and small or medium-sized farmers, fishermen, or ranchers (Section 4(a)(2); Section 5(a)).
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Improved food choices for specific groups: The Secretary is required to make available foods that accommodate people with religious or restricted diets (Section 4(b)(1)(A)).
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Enhanced worker protections: The act aims to expand workplace protections in the Federal Government's food supply chains (Section 4(a)(4)).
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Support for small business growth: Through the establishment of a competitive grant program, producers can receive up to $100,000 to pay for food safety accreditations, audits, liability insurance, or the development of food safety plans (Section 6(c)(3); Section 6(c)(6)).
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Technical assistance for participation: The Secretary will provide technical assistance to help producers and entities participate in procurement programs, including help with obtaining food safety training or certification (Section 6(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The bill does not explicitly list any negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Union Workers+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Improves Union Protections+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 5/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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