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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
S
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Type

Sponsor

Jack Reed
Jack Reed
Democrat · RI · Senator
Votes with party: 58.0% (319 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000122

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (4)

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

  • James C. Justice (R-WV)Original· 2025-07-17
  • Andy Kim (D-NJ)· 2026-03-24
  • Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)· 2026-03-24
  • Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)· 2026-03-24

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Agriculture and Food
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