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Designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-638| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

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  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution proposes designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week" to acknowledge the significant contributions of these markets. Farmers markets are crucial for local economies, generating substantial income for farmers and experiencing considerable growth over the past decades. They serve as important educational sites, bridging urban and rural communities, and promoting a better understanding of farming and ranching practices. Furthermore, these markets facilitate the adoption of more sustainable farming methods through direct consumer interaction and improve the health and wellness of low-income individuals utilizing Federal nutrition benefits. Congress supports this designation to raise awareness and recognize the indispensable role farmers markets play in enhancing food access, bolstering local economies, and fostering healthy, connected communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1385
Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Jul 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-349
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954: 2; text: CR S4910: 1)
Aug 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1385
    Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".


  • July 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-349
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954: 2; text: CR S4910: 1)


  • August 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural marketing and promotionCommemorative events and holidaysRetail and wholesale trades

Designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".

USA119th CongressHRES-638| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
This House Resolution proposes designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week" to acknowledge the significant contributions of these markets. Farmers markets are crucial for local economies, generating substantial income for farmers and experiencing considerable growth over the past decades. They serve as important educational sites, bridging urban and rural communities, and promoting a better understanding of farming and ranching practices. Furthermore, these markets facilitate the adoption of more sustainable farming methods through direct consumer interaction and improve the health and wellness of low-income individuals utilizing Federal nutrition benefits. Congress supports this designation to raise awareness and recognize the indispensable role farmers markets play in enhancing food access, bolstering local economies, and fostering healthy, connected communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1385
Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Jul 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-349
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954: 2; text: CR S4910: 1)
Aug 5, 2025
Submitted in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1385
    Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".


  • July 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-349
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954: 2; text: CR S4910: 1)


  • August 5, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
David G. Valadao

David G. Valadao

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural marketing and promotionCommemorative events and holidaysRetail and wholesale trades