# 119-s-4841: Fresh Produce for Families Act of 2026

119-s-4841, Fresh Produce for Families Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4841
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fresh Produce for Families Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-04

## Summary

**Creates an optional route for TEFAP commodity purchases through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.** States could use that pathway to order DOD fresh produce for their emergency food supplies with approval from the Agriculture Secretary. - Families: Emergency food recipients could get more fresh fruit and vegetables at food banks and pantries when states opt in. - State agencies: Agencies could request permission to redirect up to 20% of their TEFAP commodity allocation to buy produce through the DOD program, giving them more sourcing flexibility. - Department of Defense program: The DOD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program becomes an authorized supply option for TEFAP commodities when states choose this pathway.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More fresh produce for food bank users: benefit, low. This bill would let states ask to buy TEFAP food using the Defense Department's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. If allowed by the Secretary, a state would be able to use up to 20 percent of its TEFAP commodity dollars to buy produce through that program. Food banks and households would see more…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4841 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4841)

## Related
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-2465: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2465)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4841 (as of 2026-07-04).