Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1476, supports designating the week of August 2nd through August 8th, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It aims to recognize the contributions of farmers markets to local economies, education about farming, sustainable practices, and food access for low-income individuals.
The resolution affects farmers and consumers by highlighting the role farmers markets play in their lives. It specifically notes that in 2020, farmers markets generated $1.7 billion for U.S. farmers. The bill acknowledges that farmers markets have grown significantly and serve as educational sites that connect urban and rural communities.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, by Representative David Valadao and co-sponsored by several other representatives, H.Res. 1476 has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As a resolution, it does not require passage by both chambers of Congress or the President's signature to become law. Its primary function is to express the sentiment of the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1476 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1476, supports designating the week of August 2nd through August 8th, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It aims to recognize the contributions of farmers markets to local economies, education about farming, sustainable practices, and food access for low-income individuals. The resolution affects farmers and consumers by highlighting the role farmers markets play in their lives. It specifically notes that in 2020, farmers markets generated $1.7 billion for U.S. farmers. The bill acknowledges that farmers markets have grown significantly and serve as educational sites that connect urban and rural communities. Introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, by Representative David Valadao and co-sponsored by several other representatives, H.Res. 1476 has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As a resolution, it does not require passage by both chambers of Congress or the President's signature to become law. Its primary function is to express the sentiment of the House of Representatives.
- Has H.Res. 1476 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1476. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1476?
- H.Res. 1476 was sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1476?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (3 Aug 2026).
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