Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act
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Latest Action · July 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 4529, the Black Farmers and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Increased Market Share Act, aims to increase market opportunities and federal support for socially disadvantaged farmers, particularly Black farmers, through multiple initiatives. The bill authorizes $100 million in grants for fiscal year 2026 to establish "food hubs"—distribution centers that help farmers aggregate and sell their products—while also creating a 25% tax credit for businesses purchasing from these hubs and requiring the USDA to prioritize buying from disadvantaged farmers for federal food assistance programs. Additionally, the legislation strengthens civil rights protections within USDA programs by establishing an independent Office of the Civil Rights Ombudsperson to help farmers navigate the system, holding USDA employees accountable for discrimination or civil rights violations, and expanding relief options for farmers filing civil rights complaints. Together, these provisions address both economic barriers and systemic discrimination that have historically limited market access for Black and socially disadvantaged farmers.
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