Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6775
New Markets for Farmers and Families Act
Congress moves to double farmers’ market grant funding and reserve money for new markets
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Congress would reauthorize and boost funding for grants that help start or expand farmers’ markets and local food sales.
- The bill doubles yearly funding from $50 million to $100 million and continues funding through 2026, then sets $50 million a year starting in 2027.
- Groups getting most grants would need to cover 25% of the federal grant amount with cash or donated support, but some priority projects would not have to match.
- It sets aside 30% of certain funds for groups that haven’t gotten a grant in the last 3 years and want to start a new farmers’ market.
- USDA and the Agriculture Department’s inspector general would publish public reports within 3 years on applications, awards, and any fraud or abuse.
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Milestones
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Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
New Markets for Farmers and Families Act
Bill NumberHR 6775
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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