S. 1145: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-26):
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
This bill includes tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs).
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA 2025-12-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1145 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1145?
S. 1145 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1145 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).