Bill116th CongressFiled Aug 25, 2020Agriculture and Food
H.R. 8096
Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 25, 2020)
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.
What just happenedAug 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12](D-NC)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 D
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- Introduced in HouseAug 25, 2020
- Aug 25, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
- Aug 25, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House