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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6775

Congress moves to double farmers’ market grant funding and reserve money for new markets

New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Legislative Progress

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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.
AgricultureConsumer ProtectionEconomy

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(4)
Small Business Owner
Neutral
Farmer Rancher
Neutral
Tribal Member
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral
Positive Impacts(3)
Housing Assistance
Helps
Child Tax Credit
Helps
Renter
Helps

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Dec 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Dec 17, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Within months after the bill becomes law

USDA updates grant guidance to reflect the 25% match rule and the exception for certain priority grants

Applicants would see clearer rules on what they must contribute and which priority grants can avoid the match, changing who can realistically apply

Starting in the next funding cycle after enactment

More grant rounds are funded as the program’s authorized funding level increases

More communities could get money to start or expand farmers’ markets and local food projects, which can increase places to buy local food

During each grant award cycle after enactment

30% set-aside is applied for priority grants aimed at new farmers’ markets (for entities without a grant in the prior 3 years)

First-time or returning applicants have a better shot at funding to open a new farmers’ market; if not enough strong applications exist, money can shift to other grants

No later than 3 years after enactment

USDA publishes a public report on applications and awards

People can see how many groups applied, how many were new applicants, and how many priority grants were requested and awarded

No later than 3 years after enactment

USDA Inspector General publishes a public report on fraud/abuse and the effect of the match change

The public and Congress get an outside check on whether grant money was misused and whether the match rule discouraged or encouraged participation

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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