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H. R. 8833 — To mend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain Regional Food and Supply Chain Resource Centers, and for other purposes.
June 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,262
H.R. 8833 aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 by instructing the Secretary of Agriculture to create Regional Food and Supply Chain Resource Centers. These centers will provide support to small and medium-sized agricultural producers and businesses by offering...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8833 is a law that asks the government to set up special centers to help farmers and food businesses get better at sending their products to people. One of these centers will also help Native American tribes with their unique challenges.
S. 5153 — To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to modify the definition of hemp, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:897
S. 5153, known as the "Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan Act of 2024," proposes changes to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 regarding hemp production in the United States. The bill aims to increase the allowable concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in hemp...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to change the rules about a plant called hemp, letting it have a bit more of a substance called THC that helps it grow without making people feel funny. It also wants people who move hemp around to have special papers showing it’s safe and allowed.
S. 3982 — To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish the Expanding Access to Local Foods Program, and for other purposes.
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March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,270
S. 3982, also known as the Expanding Access To Local Foods Act of 2024, aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 by establishing a program to boost the availability of local foods. The Secretary of Agriculture will create agreements with state, tribal, and local...
Simple Explanation
The Expanding Access To Local Foods Act of 2024 is a plan where the U.S. government wants to help people get more food made by local farmers, especially those who are small or just starting. They'll give money to different groups to buy and share this food with communities that need it most.
S. 5020 — To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish certain requirements for meat, poultry, fruit, and vegetable purchases by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
September 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:785
S. 5020, known as the "Local Procurement Act," proposes changes to the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. It mandates that the Department of Agriculture prioritize purchasing meat and poultry labeled "Product of USA" or "Made in the USA" and fruits and vegetables grown in...
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The bill wants the Department of Agriculture to buy more food from the USA, like meat, chicken, and fruits, especially from nearby states, and to buy from small farms instead of always picking the cheapest or biggest ones.

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