The Farmers Feeding America Act requires that food purchased with SNAP benefits (food stamps) be American-grown and domestically processed products containing at least 51 percent domestic ingredients. The bill affects low-income SNAP recipients and grocery stores that accept SNAP benefits, which must stock American food products and report their compliance efforts to the Department of Agriculture. Retailers can face warnings, corrective action requirements, or loss of SNAP authorization for non-compliance, though exemptions are allowed when American products aren't available in sufficient quantities, reasonable quality, or at reasonable cost. The legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain a list of exempted foods, conduct a public awareness campaign, and conduct annual reviews of the law's economic impact. The bill takes effect one year after enactment to give retailers and the public time to adjust.
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