HR4782Referred to Committee

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-29
Introduced
72
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 94.2% (602 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (72)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely support local and regional farming by making it easier for small farmers to sell directly to schools, hospitals, and other institutions in their communities. It probably includes funding or regulatory changes to help local food systems compete with large national suppliers and reduce the distance food travels from farm to table. The measure would benefit small farmers, local food producers, and communities seeking fresher, locally-grown food options.

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Agriculture and Food
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