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H.R.3941: Local FARMS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (28 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Local Food And Regional Market Supply Act or the Local FARMS Act This bill consolidates, modifies, and authorizes several Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs to expand regional or local food markets and implement food safety practices. The bill authorizes and provides mandatory funding for a new Agricultural Market Development Program that is administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and consolidates: the Farmers' Market...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Oct. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) |