Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act

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Bill Number

HR 8096

Introduced

Aug 25, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Topics

Agricultural marketing and promotion Agricultural practices and innovations Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit Agriculture and Food Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Food assistance and relief Government information and archives Infectious and parasitic diseases Minority and disadvantaged businesses

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Summary

Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act

This bill provides emergency assistance to certain farmers, ranchers, and farmers' markets affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including by directing the Department of Agriculture to prioritize providing assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and minority-owned businesses.

Actions

Aug 25, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 25, 2020

Introduced in House

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