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New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-6775| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill reauthorizes and significantly enhances the farmers' markets and local food promotion program under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, aiming to strengthen local food systems and encourage new market opportunities for farmers. A key provision increases the program's authorized funding from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 , extending current funding levels through fiscal year 2026 and authorizing $50,000,000 annually thereafter. Crucially, 30 percent of these funds are reserved for priority grants to entities establishing new farmers' markets that have not received prior program funding within the last three years. The legislation also modifies the matching funds requirement, generally mandating a 25 percent cash or in-kind contribution from grant recipients, but waiving this for certain priority grants. Additionally, it mandates reports from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Inspector General within three years, detailing program participation, grant awards, and any instances of fraud or abuse.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

USA119th CongressHR-6775| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill reauthorizes and significantly enhances the farmers' markets and local food promotion program under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, aiming to strengthen local food systems and encourage new market opportunities for farmers. A key provision increases the program's authorized funding from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000 , extending current funding levels through fiscal year 2026 and authorizing $50,000,000 annually thereafter. Crucially, 30 percent of these funds are reserved for priority grants to entities establishing new farmers' markets that have not received prior program funding within the last three years. The legislation also modifies the matching funds requirement, generally mandating a 25 percent cash or in-kind contribution from grant recipients, but waiving this for certain priority grants. Additionally, it mandates reports from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Inspector General within three years, detailing program participation, grant awards, and any instances of fraud or abuse.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted