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Food and Farm Emergency Assistance Act

USA116th CongressHR-7656| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2020
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food and Farm Emergency Assistance Act This bill directs the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants to agricultural producers and other agricultural entities to support worker and public health and safety, or to adapt production, processing, distribution, and sales systems, in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In awarding grants, preference shall be given to applications containing proposals intended to (1) expand access to food for participants in USDA food and nutrition programs; (2) enhance food distribution in high-need or underserved areas; (3) address local agricultural product oversupply issues and reduce food waste; or (4) benefit young, beginning, or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. The amount of a grant shall not exceed $15,000 for individual agricultural producers and $35,000 for other agricultural entities. USDA must conduct outreach to states and eligible entities with respect to the availability of grants under the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural marketing and promotionCardiovascular and respiratory healthElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessWorker safety and health

Food and Farm Emergency Assistance Act

USA116th CongressHR-7656| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2020
Food and Farm Emergency Assistance Act This bill directs the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants to agricultural producers and other agricultural entities to support worker and public health and safety, or to adapt production, processing, distribution, and sales systems, in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). In awarding grants, preference shall be given to applications containing proposals intended to (1) expand access to food for participants in USDA food and nutrition programs; (2) enhance food distribution in high-need or underserved areas; (3) address local agricultural product oversupply issues and reduce food waste; or (4) benefit young, beginning, or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers. The amount of a grant shall not exceed $15,000 for individual agricultural producers and $35,000 for other agricultural entities. USDA must conduct outreach to states and eligible entities with respect to the availability of grants under the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionCardiovascular and respiratory healthElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMigrant, seasonal, agricultural laborMinority and disadvantaged businessesSmall businessWorker safety and health