# 119-hr-4529: Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act

119-hr-4529, Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4529
- Congress: 119
- Title: Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Would expand market access for Black and other socially disadvantaged farmers through a new competitive food hub grant program.** It would also pair that program with a 25 percent Agriculture Hub tax credit and stronger USDA civil rights oversight to help producers reach buyers and resolve discrimination claims. - Farmers and producers: Would fund competitive grants to create or expand food hubs for aggregation, processing, storage, transportation, and marketing. The program authorizes $100 million for FY2026 and grants may run up to five years with no Federal matching requirement. - USDA food programs and purchasers: The Secretary could prioritize purchases from socially disadvantaged farmers and grant-funded hubs for domestic food assistance and may waive full and open competition to lower market barriers. - Businesses and taxpayers: Would establish a 25 percent tax credit for qualified food hub expenses and certified contracts tied to the grant program, effective for taxable years beginning after Dec. 31, 2025. - Complainants and USDA staff: Would create an independent Civil Rights Ombudsperson office, require corrective actions and employee accountability for civil rights violations, authorize equitable relief for affected participants, and put the burden of proof in appeals on the agency. *Would authorize $100 million for the food hub grants in FY2026 and allow additional appropriations for the Civil Rights Ombudsperson, increasing federal outlays.*

## Cosponsors (22)

- Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] (D-LA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] (D-FL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] (D-CA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10] (D-FL), 2025-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Tax credit for buying from food hubs: benefit, high. This bill would create a 25% tax credit for qualified food hub expenses. You could claim it for tax years starting after December 31, 2025, for purchases from grant-supported hubs or under certified contracts. The USDA would set a contract certification process within one year to verify arm’s-lengt…
- Stronger civil rights help for farmers: benefit, medium. This bill would make it easier for farmers to get fair treatment in USDA programs. Farmers who acted in good faith on USDA advice could get equitable relief, and the agency would have to prove its adverse decisions in appeals. USDA would set up an independent Civil Rights Ombudsperson within 120 da…
- Grants to build and grow food hubs: benefit, medium. This bill would fund $100 million in FY2026 for competitive grants to start or expand food hubs. Grants could pay for land, buildings, equipment, operations, and marketing tools, for up to five years, with no non‑federal match. USDA could prioritize buying from socially disadvantaged farmers and th…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2763: American Family Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-4529 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4529)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-2763: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4529 (as of 2026-04-21).