Bill · S.Res. 349· Senate(119-SRES-349)

A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Age: 53 years

California

Introduced: 7/30/2025
Last activity: 7/30/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954; text: CR S4910)
Sponsored by: Alex Padilla
Cosponsors: - 15 - 4

Agriculture and Food

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

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What this bill would do

This resolution designates the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as ``National Farmers Market Week''. The resolution recognizes the important role farmers markets play in supporting livelihoods for millions of people, including farmers, food producers, and consumers. It highlights how these markets bolster local economies and support food access. Additionally, the measure notes that markets serve as educational sites and bridges between urban and rural communities.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The resolution explicitly recognizes the role of farmers markets in supporting the livelihoods of farmers and food producers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The resolution notes that farmers markets help improve the health and wellness of people receiving federal nutrition benefits.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The designation highlights the role of farmers markets in bolstering local economies.