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BillHR 4782 · 119

Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act

Introduced
Jul 29, 2025
Cosponsors
72
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds programs that help local farmers provide food to food banks and other organizations that feed people in need. Supports the distribution of fresh, locally grown produce to communities.

Sponsored By

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jul 29, 2025
  3. Jan 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects local farmers and people in need of food assistance, by providing them with funding and support to access fresh, locally grown produce. It also impacts food banks and other organizations that distribute food to communities.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
73backers
  • Democratic49
  • Republican24
Cross-party cosponsors49 · 68%

Documents

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Cosponsors (72)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.