Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Sponsored By: Representative Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Introduced
Summary
This resolution would designate the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026 as National Farmers Market Week and would recognize farmers markets for supporting local economies, food access, and community ties. It notes markets generated $1.7 billion in farmer income in 2020, grew from 1,755 markets in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, serve as educational links between urban and rural areas, promote sustainable practices, and help low‑income people using Federal nutrition benefits.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
CA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]
CA • R
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
ME • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
PA • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1]
CA • R
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]
IL • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
GA • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]
OH • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
HI • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
CA • D
Sponsored 8/3/2026
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Sponsored 8/6/2026
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