What does Preamble of New Markets for Farmers and Families Act do?

This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The bill's purpose is to reauthorize the farmers' markets and local food promotion program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of New Markets for Farmers and Families Act do?

This bill is formally titled the New Markets for Farmers and Families Act.

What does FARMERS' MARKETS AND LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAM of New Markets for Farmers and Families Act do?

This section amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 related to the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program. It modifies the matching fund requirements for grants, establishing a 25% match unless an entity is carrying out a priority grant. The funding for the program is increased to $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2019 through 2026, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and subsequent years. A portion (30%) of the annual funding is reserved for priority grants to establish new farmers' markets, with the Secretary having discretion to reallocate these funds if applications are insufficient. The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a report within three years of enactment detailing application numbers and grant awards. The Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture must also submit a report within three years, addressing fraud, abuse, and the impact of the matching fund amendment.

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New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases funding for the Farmers' Markets and Local Food Promotion Program to $100 million annually through 2026, and $50 million thereafter.
It modifies grant matching fund requirements to 25%, except for priority grants focused on establishing new farmers' markets.
The bill requires reports from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture's Inspector General regarding program applications, awards, and potential fraud or abuse.

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