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US HB5059
Bill
Status
8/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Valadao
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AI Summary
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Establishes a USDA grant program through the Agricultural Marketing Service to support domestic market development, maintenance, and expansion for U.S.-produced specialty crops
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Requires grant applicants to submit a marketing plan describing advertising and generic promotion activities, with Federal funds supplementing (not replacing) non-Federal funding sources
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Mandates minimum 25% non-Federal matching funds from grant recipients, which may include in-kind support; Secretary must justify in writing the funding levels awarded
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Authorizes $75,000,000 annually beginning in fiscal year 2026, with funds available for program administration
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Eligible organizations include U.S. agricultural trade organizations, cooperatives, state agencies, and specialty crop organizations operating under Federal marketing orders that promote domestically grown specialty crops
Legislative Description
Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
8/26/2025