Bills · HR 4314
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4314Agriculture and Food
Farmers Feeding America Act
INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a major shift in how a critical food assistance program operates, potentially impacting food access and affordability for millions of low-income Americans. If it becomes law, it could lead to higher prices for SNAP recipients if American products are more expensive than imported alternatives, or it could limit their choices if certain foods are not available domestically. Conversely, it could provide a significant economic boost to American agriculture and the domestic food industry by guaranteeing a market for U.S.-produced goods.
This proposal ties into ongoing debates about national food security, supporting local economies, and the role of government programs. If it doesn't become law, the current system of allowing SNAP benefits to be used for a wider range of domestically produced and imported foods would continue, giving recipients more flexibility in their purchasing decisions and potentially access to a greater variety of foods at competitive prices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires all food purchased with SNAP benefits to be an "American food product."
This fundamentally changes what millions of Americans can buy with their food assistance, restricting choices to domestically sourced foods.
PROVISION 02
Defines an "American food product" as food grown/produced in the U.S. and, if processed, made with at least 51% U.S.-sourced ingredients.
This clear definition establishes the standard that all food items must meet to be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
PROVISION 03
Allows for exemptions if American food products are not commercially available in sufficient quantity/quality, or if the requirement creates an undue burden on SNAP households.
These exceptions provide a safeguard against extreme food shortages or unreasonable costs for beneficiaries in certain situations.
PROVISION 04
Requires SNAP-authorized retailers to make reasonable efforts to stock American food products and report on their compliance.
This places a direct responsibility on stores to change their inventory and potentially their supply chains.
PROVISION 05
Establishes that noncompliance by retailers can lead to warnings, required corrective action, or suspension of SNAP authorization.
This provision provides the Department of Agriculture with the enforcement power necessary to ensure retailers follow the new rules.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4314
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4314Agriculture and Food
Farmers Feeding America Act
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
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