HR7762Referred to Committee

Protecting Our Produce Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-03
Introduced
0
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Sponsor

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 94.5% (595 recorded votes)

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Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (0)

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2026-03-03

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish new rules or requirements to protect the safety and quality of fruits and vegetables grown or sold in the United States, possibly including standards for pesticide use, food handling, or labeling. The changes would affect farmers, food producers, grocery stores, and consumers who buy fresh produce. The specific protections would depend on the bill's detailed provisions, which are currently being reviewed by the House Agriculture Committee.

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Agriculture and Food
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