USDA would fund states and Tribal governments to buy local food. That food would go to groups that help feed communities. Some money must reach smaller, newer, and veteran producers.
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Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Latest action on H.R. 4782: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects local farmers, ranchers, fishers, food processors, state agencies, Tribal governments, and food distribution groups. Smaller, mid-size, beginning, and veteran producers could get new chances to sell food into public programs. State and Tribal agencies would have to manage the agreements, buy the food, and work with distribution groups. Communities served by nonprofits and other food groups could receive more local and lightly processed foods.
Why this matters: This bill could change who gets paid when public money buys food for community programs. It aims to give local producers steadier markets and give food programs more local, healthy food. It could matter most in places where small farms and food banks struggle to connect. The real results are uncertain because they depend on funding levels and how each state or Tribal government runs its program.
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Officially: Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act
USDA would fund states and Tribal governments to buy local food. That food would go to groups that help feed communities. Some money must reach smaller, newer, and veteran producers.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. (1/13/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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