S. 4996: Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers 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 | 2026-07-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-07-15 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-07-15 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2026-07-15 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4996 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4996?
S. 4996 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4996 are available on congress.gov.
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