S2338Referred to Committee

Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-17
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Jack Reed
Jack Reed
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 82.1% (907 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4458)

2025-07-17

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to boost local food production and availability by supporting farmers markets, community gardens, and regional food systems rather than relying solely on large-scale national distribution. It likely provides funding or incentives to help communities grow and distribute their own food, which could benefit small farmers, low-income neighborhoods with limited grocery access, and people wanting fresher local produce. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Agriculture Committee.

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Agriculture and Food
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