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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4007· 119th Congress

Help Families Buy Food, Support Farmers

Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act

Sponsor
Charles Schumer (D-NY)
Introduced
Mar 5, 2026
Last Action
Mar 5, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Mar 5, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill title suggests relief for grocery costs and farm income, but detailed text not yet public.
  • Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee — unusual routing that may indicate legal/regulatory components.
  • 13 cosponsors indicate bipartisan interest, though specifics on funding, eligibility, or program changes are pending.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Families struggling with food costs could benefit if bill includes food assistance or price relief.
  • Farmers may see income support or market protections, depending on unreleased policy details.
  • Tradeoff unknown: unclear whether funding comes from new appropriations, budget reallocation, or agricultural subsidy restructuring.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is freshly introduced (March 2026) with no committee vote scheduled yet. Judiciary assignment is atypical for agriculture bills.
  • Congressional Research Service summary not yet published — more details will emerge as committee reviews language.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator to ask what specific relief measures the bill includes.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Mar 5, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S883-887)
  • Mar 5, 2026Introduced in Senate