Increase access to fresh and locally grown food for families participating in federal nutrition programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act?
The EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act is H.R. 6697 and has been in a House subcommittee since January 12, 2026. The House committee must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. No action has occurred on this legislation since January 12, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act (H.R. 6697 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4185 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4185 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Kim Schrier (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.