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US HR638

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Valadao

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates August 3-9, 2025 as "National Farmers Market Week"
  • Farmers markets generated $1.7 billion in income for U.S. farmers in 2020
  • Number of U.S. farmers markets grew from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, averaging nearly 7% annual growth
  • Recognizes farmers markets' role in supporting food access, local economies, healthy communities, and sustainable farming
  • Acknowledges farmers markets help improve health and wellness of low-income individuals receiving federal nutrition benefits

Legislative Description

Designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

8/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture8/5/2025

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