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Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-4782| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (68)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program facilitating cooperative agreements with eligible entities, including State, local, or Tribal governments. These agreements, awarded on a noncompetitive basis, are designed to support covered local producers by expanding economic opportunities, fostering partnerships within the food distribution community, and enhancing local and regional food security systems. Funds received through these agreements must be primarily used to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed local foods , such as produce, meats, and dairy, from covered producers. A key provision requires that at least 25 percent of the total annual value of purchased products come from small-size, mid-size, beginning, or veteran farmers or ranchers. Additionally, funds can provide technical assistance to producers, including food safety training, and support efforts to grow the local agricultural value chain, ensuring distribution to organizations experienced in food delivery. The bill allocates 10 percent of available funds to Tribal governments, with the remaining amounts distributed to States and other eligible entities based on a specified formula. The program is backed by mandatory funding of $200,000,000 annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, with additional appropriations authorized.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-4782| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2025
The "Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act" mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to create a program facilitating cooperative agreements with eligible entities, including State, local, or Tribal governments. These agreements, awarded on a noncompetitive basis, are designed to support covered local producers by expanding economic opportunities, fostering partnerships within the food distribution community, and enhancing local and regional food security systems. Funds received through these agreements must be primarily used to purchase unprocessed or minimally processed local foods , such as produce, meats, and dairy, from covered producers. A key provision requires that at least 25 percent of the total annual value of purchased products come from small-size, mid-size, beginning, or veteran farmers or ranchers. Additionally, funds can provide technical assistance to producers, including food safety training, and support efforts to grow the local agricultural value chain, ensuring distribution to organizations experienced in food delivery. The bill allocates 10 percent of available funds to Tribal governments, with the remaining amounts distributed to States and other eligible entities based on a specified formula. The program is backed by mandatory funding of $200,000,000 annually from the Commodity Credit Corporation for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year, with additional appropriations authorized.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Robert P. Bresnahan

Robert P. Bresnahan

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (68)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)George Latimer (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted