Bills · HR 5059
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5059Agriculture and Food
Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
INTRO AUG 26· LAST ACTION JAN 13
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a dedicated federal effort to support and strengthen the market for specialty crops grown in the United States. If passed, it could provide a significant boost to U.S. farmers who produce fruits, vegetables, and nuts, helping them better compete with imported goods and expand their customer base. This support could lead to greater economic stability for agricultural communities and reinforce the supply of domestically sourced food.
Without this bill, promotional activities for American specialty crops might remain less coordinated or adequately funded, making it harder for these farmers to grow their markets. By investing in domestic market development, the bill aims to improve the visibility and demand for U.S.-grown produce, potentially contributing to food security and the overall health of the agricultural sector.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new grant program under the Secretary of Agriculture to fund eligible organizations for promoting domestically produced specialty crops.
This creates a direct financial mechanism to encourage and support the market growth of American-grown fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
PROVISION 02
Requires grant applicants to submit a marketing plan detailing their promotional activities and to provide non-federal matching funds equal to at least 25% of the grant.
Ensures that promotional efforts are well-planned and that recipient organizations are also financially invested in the success of the program.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to monitor grant expenditures, evaluate the effectiveness of marketing plans, and terminate grants for non-compliance.
Provides a crucial oversight mechanism to ensure accountability and that public funds are used efficiently and for their intended purpose.
PROVISION 04
Limits the use of grant funds, prohibiting direct assistance for promoting foreign-produced products or to certain large for-profit corporations.
This ensures that the program's benefits are focused exclusively on domestic specialty crops and primarily support smaller entities or non-profit organizations.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $75,000,000 to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 and each subsequent fiscal year to fund this program.
This provides a substantial and ongoing financial commitment, signaling a long-term investment in the domestic specialty crop market.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 33%
DEM 5 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
AUG 26
Introduced in House
AUG 26
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
AUG 26
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5059
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 26, 2025
Last actionJan 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025
House BillHR 5059Agriculture and Food
Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
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