A bill to support nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy and innovation, and indigenous self-determination, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jun 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This bill, introduced in the Senate, aims to support various sectors including nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy, and indigenous self-determination. It proposes several changes, such as improving micro-grants for food security programs, establishing grants and loans for food distribution in remote areas, and allowing SNAP benefits to be used for certain delivery costs.
The bill also seeks to benefit farmers and the seafood industry by providing forgivable loans for small food processing operations, updating loan programs for geographically disadvantaged farmers, and expanding country of origin labeling for cooked crab. For agricultural research, it suggests funding for states without existing facilities and grants for seaweed methane reduction. The bill also includes provisions related to forestry, floriculture, and improving tribal self-governance.
S. 4779 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full Senate before potentially moving to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
15 Jun 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 4779 do?
- This bill, introduced in the Senate, aims to support various sectors including nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy, and indigenous self-determination. It proposes several changes, such as improving micro-grants for food security programs, establishing grants and loans for food distribution in remote areas, and allowing SNAP benefits to be used for certain delivery costs. The bill also seeks to benefit farmers and the seafood industry by providing forgivable loans for small food processing operations, updating loan programs for geographically disadvantaged farmers, and expanding country of origin labeling for cooked crab. For agricultural research, it suggests funding for states without existing facilities and grants for seaweed methane reduction. The bill also includes provisions related to forestry, floriculture, and improving tribal self-governance. S. 4779 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and a vote by the full Senate before potentially moving to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 4779 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4779. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4779?
- S. 4779 was sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4779?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (15 Jun 2026).
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