A resolution designating 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 (30 Jul 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
What this bill does
S.Res. 823 is a Senate resolution that designates the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." As a simple resolution, it is a formal expression of the Senate's sentiment rather than a law; it does not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements. The full text of the resolution, including any preamble language explaining the reasons for the designation, has not been published, so further specifics about its stated rationale are not available at this time.
Because the resolution is symbolic, it does not directly regulate or provide benefits to any group. In practice, such designations are typically used to draw public attention to farmers markets and the agricultural producers, vendors, and communities associated with them, but the bill itself imposes no obligations on individuals, businesses, or government agencies.
The resolution was introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) on July 30, 2026, and on the same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate without amendment, under a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it passed as a simple resolution—which affects only the Senate and does not require House action or a presidential signature—this action completes the legislative process for S.Res. 823; no further steps are expected.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 823 do?
- S.Res. 823 is a Senate resolution that designates the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." As a simple resolution, it is a formal expression of the Senate's sentiment rather than a law; it does not create new programs, spending, or legal requirements. The full text of the resolution, including any preamble language explaining the reasons for the designation, has not been published, so further specifics about its stated rationale are not available at this time. Because the resolution is symbolic, it does not directly regulate or provide benefits to any group. In practice, such designations are typically used to draw public attention to farmers markets and the agricultural producers, vendors, and communities associated with them, but the bill itself imposes no obligations on individuals, businesses, or government agencies. The resolution was introduced by Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) on July 30, 2026, and on the same day was submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate without amendment, under a preamble, by unanimous consent. Because it passed as a simple resolution—which affects only the Senate and does not require House action or a presidential signature—this action completes the legislative process for S.Res. 823; no further steps are expected.
- Has S.Res. 823 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 823. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 823?
- S.Res. 823 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 823?
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392) (30 Jul 2026).
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