S.4483

Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026

Introduced·5/11/26

Promotes access to local agriculture by streamlining applications for farmers to be vendors under nutrition programs.

The Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026 aims to simplify the process for farmers to become vendors under certain nutrition programs. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a streamlined application process for direct marketing farmers and ranchers to participate in programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Additionally, it mandates the establishment of a streamlined process for processing benefits through standardized technology.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

2
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History

May 11

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.