H.R. 8096 · 116th Congress
Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alma Adams
- Introduced
- 2020-08-25
- Latest action
- 2020-08-25 · Introduced in House
Summary
Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act
This bill provides emergency assistance to certain farmers, ranchers, and farmers' markets affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including by directing the Department of Agriculture to prioritize providing assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and minority-owned businesses.