To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to direct marketing farmers affected by COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Local and Regional Farmer and Market Support Act
This bill provides emergency assistance to certain farmers, ranchers, and farmers' markets affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including by directing the Department of Agriculture to prioritize providing assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and minority-owned businesses.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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