Bills · SRES 349
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 349Agricultural marketing and promotionCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".
INTRO JUL 30· LAST ACTION JUL 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's a public statement from the U.S. Senate affirming the value of farmers markets. While it doesn't change any laws, spend money, or create new programs, it helps raise awareness about where people can buy fresh, local food, and the role these markets play in supporting small farmers and local economies.
If this resolution becomes law (which it already did by being agreed to in the Senate), it means that for one week in August 2025, there will be an official national recognition that could encourage more people to visit farmers markets and support local agriculture. If it had not passed, that specific week wouldn't have this official designation, potentially resulting in less coordinated public attention on farmers markets during that time.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week."
This formally recognizes farmers markets at a national level for that specific week, encouraging public awareness and celebration.
PROVISION 02
Recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and supporting the livelihoods of millions.
This provision articulates the Senate's reasons for supporting farmers markets, highlighting their community and economic benefits.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 30
Introduced in Senate
JUL 30
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JUL 30
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4954; text: CR S4910)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 349
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJul 30, 2025
Last actionJul 30, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 349Agricultural marketing and promotionCommemorative events and holidays
A resolution designating the week of August 3 through August 9, 2025, as "National Farmers Market Week".
INTRODUCED JUL 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
