Farmers Feeding America Act

This bill would require people using SNAP to spend their benefits on food that is grown, produced, and made in the United States. If a certain food isn’t available in enough supply or good quality here, or if limiting choices would cause an unfair cost or access burden, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can allow exceptions and will keep an updated list of exempt foods. The goal is to support American farms and strengthen U.S. food production.

Stores that accept SNAP would have to try to stock American food and report their efforts when asked. If they don’t follow the rules, they could get warnings, be required to fix problems, or even lose the ability to accept SNAP. USDA would set the rules, run a public information campaign, and review how well the law is working each year. The changes would start one year after the law is passed.

• Who is affected: SNAP shoppers, stores that accept SNAP, and USDA.
• What changes: SNAP purchases limited to American-made foods, with some exceptions; stores must stock and may have to report; enforcement and public education included.
• When: Takes effect one year after enactment.