Sen. Reed and Sen. Justice Push $400 Million Plan to Buy Local Food for Schools and Food Banks
Veteran farmers and fishers are specifically named as 'covered producers' who get preferential access to this program. The 51% purchasing requirement means veteran-owned agricultural operations have a built-in advantage when competing for program contracts, providing a meaningful economic boost to veterans who have transitioned into farming or fishing.
“a veteran fisher, farmer, or rancher”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4458)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Two bills introduced to Congress—the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act and the Strengthening Local Food Security Act—propose making local food procurement programs permanent with a yearly budget of $200 million each to support small-scale and veteran farmers.
The Strengthening Local Food Security Act and the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act aim to resurrect programs that provide federal funding for states to purchase food from local farmers for underserved communities, building market resilience and supporting the rural economy.

Rep. Rob Bresnahan promoted the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, a companion to the Senate's Strengthening Local Food Security Act, which would authorize $200 million annually to connect food banks with local farmers and prioritize small agricultural businesses.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Strengthening Local Food Security Act of 2025
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