David Valadao (R-CA)
Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
A Republican resolution with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week." It highlights the importance of farmers markets in local economies, noting they accounted for $1,700,000,000 in farmer income in 2020. The text notes that the number of markets has grown significantly since 1994. Furthermore, it describes how these markets serve as educational sites and bridges between urban and rural communities. Finally, the resolution recognizes their role in supporting food access, healthy communities, and sustainable farming.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution specifically recognizes the vital role of farmers markets in supporting farmers' livelihoods and incomes.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The resolution highlights how farmers markets improve health and wellness for those receiving federal nutrition benefits.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution supports the income and livelihoods of farmers and food producers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support for Farmers: The bill notes that farmers markets provide significant income for farmers, such as the $1,700,000,000 earned in 2020, which helps support their livelihoods (Resolution Text).
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Improved Health and Wellness: Farmers markets help improve the health and wellness of low-income people in the United States who receive Federal nutrition benefits (Resolution Text).
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Community and Educational Benefits: These markets act as bridges between urban and rural communities and serve as educational sites to improve public understanding of farming and ranching (Resolution Text).
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Sustainable Farming: The interactions facilitated by these markets are closely associated with the adoption of more sustainable farming practices (Resolution Text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution specifically recognizes the vital role of farmers markets in supporting farmers' livelihoods and incomes. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution supports the income and livelihoods of farmers and food producers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution highlights how farmers markets improve health and wellness for those receiving federal nutrition benefits. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution notes farmers markets serve as bridges between urban and rural communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution notes farmers markets serve as bridges between urban and rural communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution highlights the significant role of farmers markets in supporting local economies and farmer income. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution promotes the economic role of farmers markets which support the livelihoods of food producers.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution notes that farmers markets are associated with the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution emphasizes farmers markets as a bridge between urban and rural communities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution notes that farmers markets help improve the health and wellness of those receiving federal nutrition benefits.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights how farmers markets support food access and wellness for low-income individuals.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
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