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BillHR 7762 · 119

Protecting Our Produce Act

Introduced
Mar 3, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US government to take steps to protect the country's produce from contamination and disease. Funds research and programs to improve produce safety and prevent outbreaks.

Sponsored By

Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 3, 2026
  2. Mar 3, 2026You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

Affects farmers, food producers, and consumers by potentially reducing the risk of produce-related illnesses and improving the overall safety of the food supply. Impacts the agriculture industry, including growers and distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables.

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

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on 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.