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American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7554| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the position of Domestic Agriculture Supply Chain Administrator. The Administrator must carry out activities in the interest of assisting farmers in entering their products into the domestic market; act as a liaison to connect farmers with food banks, schools, grocers, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations to expand domestic market access for organizations that are in need of agricultural products; identify barriers, either regulatory or legal, that prevent or inhibit farmers from entering their products into the domestic market through food distribution networks or other entities; and make recommendations to USDA regarding the means by which to remove such barriers. Additionally, USDA must establish a catalog or data resource that is capable of recording (1) farms that have excess agricultural products, and (2) food distribution organizations that are in need of certain agricultural products.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3970
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 9, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E619)
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • June 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3970
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 9, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E619)


  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

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  • S 116-3970: American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural marketing and promotionDepartment of AgricultureExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperation

American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7554| House 
| Updated: 9/11/2020
American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the position of Domestic Agriculture Supply Chain Administrator. The Administrator must carry out activities in the interest of assisting farmers in entering their products into the domestic market; act as a liaison to connect farmers with food banks, schools, grocers, restaurants, and nonprofit organizations to expand domestic market access for organizations that are in need of agricultural products; identify barriers, either regulatory or legal, that prevent or inhibit farmers from entering their products into the domestic market through food distribution networks or other entities; and make recommendations to USDA regarding the means by which to remove such barriers. Additionally, USDA must establish a catalog or data resource that is capable of recording (1) farms that have excess agricultural products, and (2) food distribution organizations that are in need of certain agricultural products.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3970
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 9, 2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E619)
Sep 11, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • June 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3970
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 9, 2020
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E619)


  • September 11, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 116-3970: American Farmers, Food Banks, and Families Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgricultural marketing and promotionDepartment of AgricultureExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperation