Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill to Triple Funding for Senior Farmers' Market Benefits
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
While supporting farmers and seniors is popular, standalone spending bills rarely pass on their own. These ideas are more likely to be included in the next major Farm Bill.
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The bill sets aside at least 10 percent of new senior program funding for states, territories, and Indian Tribes that have not previously taken part in the program, and directs technical assistance dollars specifically to help tribes set up and run the program for the first time.
“not less than 10 percent shall be reserved for States, territories, and Indian Tribes that did not participate in the program under this section in the prior fiscal year.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Farmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026
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