New Markets for Farmers and Families Act

This bill changes the federal farmers' markets and local food promotion grant program. Grant recipients would have to provide matching funds equal to 25 percent of the federal grant, except for those carrying out certain priority grants. It raises one funding amount from $50 million to $100 million and provides $50 million per year starting in fiscal year 2027. It reserves 30 percent of certain grant funds for priority grants to groups that have not received a grant in the past 3 years and will start a new farmers' market. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Department's Inspector General would each publish a report within 3 years on applications, grants, fraud or abuse, and participation.

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Sponsors

• Lauren Underwood Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors