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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 204

An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs which would expand their economic opportunities and improve access to healthy, affordable food for families.

· LAST ACTION APR 30

Adopted, not yet law
Amendment, not the bill
Effect depends on parent bill

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30

“On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.”

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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SUMMARY

WHAT THIS CHANGES

This amendment simplifies the paperwork and rules for small farmers and ranchers who want to participate in federal food assistance programs. By removing these hurdles, it helps small producers sell to more customers and makes it easier for families to buy fresh, local food using government benefits.

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KEY POINTS

POINT 01

Reduced Bureaucracy

Simplifies the application process for farmers who want to accept federal benefits as payment.

POINT 02

Market Expansion

Allows local ranchers and farmers to reach a wider customer base by accepting government assistance.

POINT 03

Increased Healthy Options

Helps families use their benefits at more diverse locations, such as local farm stands or small markets.

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SPONSORSHIP

1 + 0

Hillary J. Scholten

D· Michigan

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A026) offered by Ms. Scholten. (consideration: CR H3288-3289; text: CR H3288)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

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AMENDMENT INFO

TypeHouse Amendment

NumberHAMDT 204

Congress119th

ChamberHouse

StatusADOPTED

SubmittedApr 30, 2026

Last actionApr 30, 2026

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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE

House AmendmentHAMDT 204

An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs which would expand their economic opportunities and improve access to healthy, affordable food for families.

· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026

DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

COSPONSORS

DAYS SINCE ACTION

148

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AMENDS

PARENT BILL

HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

PASSED HOUSE

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

APR 30, 2026

“On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.”

what this changes

WHY IT MATTERS

Small farmers often lack the staff or time to navigate complex government applications, which limits where families can spend their food benefits. This change aims to support local economies and improve public health by connecting local farms to families in need.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Small-scale farmers, ranchers, and families who rely on federal nutrition programs like SNAP to purchase groceries.

AMENDS

HR 7567PASSED HOUSE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Reduced Bureaucracy

Simplifies the application process for farmers who want to accept federal benefits as payment.

low

Market Expansion

Allows local ranchers and farmers to reach a wider customer base by accepting government assistance.

low

Increased Healthy Options

Helps families use their benefits at more diverse locations, such as local farm stands or small markets.

GLOSSARY

Federal nutrition programs: Government programs, such as SNAP (formerly food stamps), designed to help low-income individuals and families buy food.
Administrative hurdles: Government rules, paperwork, or complex processes that can make it difficult for businesses to participate in a program.

Official sources

HAMDT 204 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment description · Latest action · Amended bill: status

ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 30

On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

APR 30

Amendment (A026) offered by Ms. Scholten. (consideration: CR H3288-3289; text: CR H3288)

FLOOR

APR 30

House Amendment Offered

FLOOR

APR 30

House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Scholten amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.

FLOOR

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An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs which would expand their economic opportunities and improve access to healthy, affordable food for families.

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An amendment numbered 45 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to remove administrative hurdles for small farmers and ranchers to participate in federal nutrition programs which would expand their economic opportunities and improve access to healthy, affordable food for families.

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AMENDMENT PROGRESS

DISPOSITION

WHY IT MATTERS

WHO IS AFFECTED

KEY POINTS

GLOSSARY

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