What does Preamble of Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to streamline applications from farmers to be vendors under certain nutrition programs The Secretary of Agriculture is required to take action The bill has other purposes beyond streamlining applications

What does SHORT TITLE. of Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026.

What does STREAMLINING APPLICATIONS FOR FARMERS. of Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 do?

This section streamlines applications for farmers under covered nutrition programs. The Secretary of Agriculture must establish a streamlined application process for direct marketing farmers and ranchers. A single application or information sharing system will be developed for use across covered nutrition programs. The Secretary must also establish a streamlined process for processing benefits using standardized technology.

What does SUPPORT FOR WIRELESS AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES. of Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 7(f)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The amendment redesignates subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D). It inserts a new subparagraph (C) requiring the Secretary to ensure equipment provided to entities described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) is appropriate. For farmers markets and direct-to-consumer markets, this includes wireless or mobile processing equipment and technology systems.

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Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/11/2026 · Introduced: 5/11/2026

Author: Tina Smith (D-MN)

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The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a streamlined application process for farmers seeking to participate in covered nutrition programs.
It mandates the use of standardized technology for processing benefits under these programs.
The bill directs the Secretary to ensure farmers markets and direct-to-consumer markets receive appropriate wireless or mobile processing equipment and technology systems.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8424(In Committee)Official page

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