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119-hr-6697119th CongressWALLET

EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

Sponsored By: Representative Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

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Summary

This bill would fund State projects to purchase local agricultural products for distribution through emergency feeding organizations. Prioritizes purchases from small and underserved farmers to expand access to nutritious, culturally relevant foods and strengthen local and regional food systems.

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  • Families and people in need: Increases the availability of fresh and culturally relevant fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, grains, and other priority foods at food banks and meal programs through State-run purchase projects.
  • Small and underserved producers: Creates a market for eligible entities such as women- or veteran-owned operations, beginning farmers, family farms, food hubs, processors, and cooperatives to sell directly to State projects.
  • States, emergency feeding organizations, and USDA: Requires State plans and financial reports, allows interstate cooperative agreements to move food where needed, and directs USDA to issue guidance and form a cross-agency working group to steer federal procurement toward diverse local suppliers.

*Authorizes $200.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, a total of $1.0 billion in authorizations that would increase federal outlays if appropriated.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

States buy local food for charities

If enacted, the bill would give States federal money to buy local foods for emergency feeding groups. It would authorize $200 million per year for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds available until the end of the following fiscal year after obligation. States would need an approved plan naming eligible small producers and emergency feeding organizations, a startup timeline, and a plan to meet USDA standards. The Secretary must issue guidance within 180 days, States must file financial reports, and the Secretary can reallocate unspent funds to other States. Purchased foods would be treated like donated commodities for emergency feeding distribution.

USDA working group on local purchases

If enacted, the Secretary of Agriculture would create a cross-agency working group to review how USDA buys priority local foods. The group would look for ways to help more small and underserved producers, support culturally relevant foods, and boost local food systems and rural jobs. It would work with agencies and stakeholders and send annual reports to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, with the first report due within one year.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 12/12/2025

  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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