What does Preamble of EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. The stated purpose is to provide additional agricultural products for distribution by emergency feeding organizations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 12, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Access To Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

What does AMENDMENTS. of EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act do?

This section amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983, specifically Section 203D, to establish a program for States to purchase priority agricultural products from eligible entities and distribute them to needy persons. Eligible entities include small businesses such as growers, packers, processors, distributors, food-hubs, and cooperatives that are underserved or source products from beginning/small farms. The Secretary may provide funds to States for these projects, with allocations based on a formula and a State plan of operation. States are required to submit financial reports detailing the use of funds, and unexpended funds may be reallocated to other eligible States. The purposes of these projects include maintaining food supply chain resiliency, providing food to individuals in need, and building relationships between States, eligible entities, and emergency feeding organizations. The bill authorizes $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this subsection. The Secretary is required to submit a report evaluating the effectiveness of the subsection within four years of its effective date.

What does INTRADEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION. of EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act do?

The Secretary of Agriculture shall create a cross-agency working group. The working group aims to support a wider range of agricultural producers and distributors. The group's goals include nutrition security, access to culturally relevant foods, and rural job creation.

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EAT Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 12/12/2025

Author: Kim Schrier (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to establish a program enabling states to purchase agricultural products from small and underserved farms and distribute them to individuals in need.
The bill authorizes $200 million annually from 2026 to 2030 to fund these state-led projects, which aim to strengthen food supply chains and support local farmers.
The Secretary of Agriculture will form a working group to coordinate efforts across agencies focused on nutrition security, culturally relevant foods, and rural job creation.

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