S. 4483: Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026
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 | 2026-05-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-05-11):
Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a streamlined process for farmers and ranchers to provide benefits under certain federal nutrition programs. These programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP).
Specifically, USDA must establish a streamlined application process for farmers and ranchers to apply to be vendors under the nutrition programs, including by developing a single application for the programs or an information sharing system. USDA must also develop a streamlined process for these vendors to use standardized technology to process program benefits (such as a single piece of equipment or a mobile application).
Further, USDA must ensure that the program benefit processing equipment and systems made available by a state agency are appropriate for the entity. For example, this includes ensuring wireless or mobile processing equipment and technology systems are appropriate for farmers markets and other direct-to-consumer markets.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2026-07-13 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4483?
S. 4483 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Promoting Access to Local Agriculture Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4483 are available on congress.gov.
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