Bill · H.R. 6775· House(119-HR-6775)
New Markets for Farmers and Families Act
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Sponsored by
- Lauren Underwood
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "New Markets for Farmers and Families Act," seeks to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. Its primary goal is to reauthorize the farmers' markets and local food promotion program. The legislation changes how matching funds are handled for eligible entities receiving grants. It also increases the funding amounts provided for specific fiscal years. Additionally, the bill establishes new fund reservation requirements for priority grants to establish new farmers' markets. Finally, it mandates specific reports from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Inspector General to ensure transparency.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill significantly increases the available funding for the farmers' markets and local food promotion program.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Inspector General publish specific reports regarding grant applications and potential fraud on a public website.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The expansion of farmers' markets directly supports the commercial and social infrastructure of rural areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Program Support: Section 2(b)(1) increases the amount from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000, which increases the resources available for the program.
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Support for New Farmers' Markets: Section 2(b)(3)(B) reserves 30 percent of available funds for priority grants intended for entities that have not received a grant in the last 3 years and are using funds to establish a new farmers' market.
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Transparency and Accountability: Section 2(c)(1) and (2) require the Secretary of Agriculture and the Inspector General to make public reports on the website of the Department of Agriculture regarding grant applications, awards, and any fraud or abuse.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Matching Fund Requirements: Section 2(a) requires that an eligible entity receiving a grant must provide matching funds, either as cash or an in-kind contribution, equal to 25 percent of the total Federal portion of the grant, though an exception exists for certain priority grants.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 7/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 12/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia