Search Results for keywords:"small and mid-sized farms"

Search Results: keywords:"small and mid-sized farms"

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...
Simple Explanation
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.
H. R. 9538 — 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 House
Congress:118
Words:776
H. R. 9538 is a bill aimed at amending the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to set specific requirements for how the Department of Agriculture buys meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. The bill mandates that the Department prioritize purchasing products labeled as...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9538 is a bill that wants the Department of Agriculture to buy food like meat, chicken, fruits, and vegetables mostly from U.S. farms, especially small ones, and preferably from nearby places where the food will be sent.

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