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BillHR 6775 · 119

New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

Introduced
Dec 17, 2025
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes new markets for farmers to sell their products, and Funds programs to support local food systems. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop strategies to increase access to local food.

Sponsored By

Lauren Underwood
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 17, 2025
  3. May 20, 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

Affects farmers by providing them with new opportunities to sell their products, and impacts low-income families by increasing their access to fresh and local food. Impacts local communities by supporting their food systems and economies.

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
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Forestry and Horticulture
IntroducedDec 17, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Subjects
  • Food
  • Economy

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.