Bill > HR4314

This bill, called the "Farmers Feeding America Act," aims to require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits - which help low-income individuals and families purchase food - be used exclusively for buying food products grown, produced, and manufactured in the United States. The bill defines an "American food product" as food that is grown or harvested within the U.S. and processed domestically with at least 51 percent of ingredients sourced from the U.S. SNAP-authorized retailers would be required to make reasonable efforts to stock American food products and could face warnings or potential suspension of SNAP authorization for non-compliance. The legislation allows exemptions if specific food items are not commercially available in sufficient quantities or quality within the U.S., or if the Secretary of Agriculture determines there would be an undue burden on SNAP participants. The bill mandates that the Department of Agriculture establish regulations, conduct a public awareness campaign, and perform annual reviews to assess the economic impact of these requirements. To allow retailers time to adapt, the bill would take effect one year after enactment, with the broader goals of supporting domestic agriculture and strengthening American food production.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4314/all-info