Bills · HR 5804
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5804Agriculture and Food
Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act
INTRO OCT 21· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it continues and expands federal support for a growing movement: urban agriculture. In many cities, fresh, healthy food is expensive or hard to find. Urban farms and community gardens can help fill this gap, providing nutritious food, creating green spaces, and fostering community connections. By reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, the bill helps ensure these types of projects can continue to receive vital federal assistance.
If this bill becomes law, more urban areas could see new or expanded farming projects, leading to better food access, local job creation, and improved environmental health in neighborhoods. If it doesn't pass, the office's authorization would have expired in 2023, and without new funding, its ability to support urban and innovative agriculture projects would be significantly curtailed or ended, potentially slowing the growth of local food systems in cities.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authorization for the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production until the fiscal year 2030.
This ensures the office can continue its work supporting urban farming initiatives for several more years.
PROVISION 02
Increases annual funding for the office's programs from $25 million to $50 million.
This provides significantly more resources for grants, technical assistance, and other initiatives related to urban agriculture.
PROVISION 03
Specifies the new funding authorization will cover fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
This clearly defines the period during which the increased funding will be available for urban agriculture projects.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
OCT 21
Introduced in House
OCT 21
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
OCT 21
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5804
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 21, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 21, 2025
House BillHR 5804Agriculture and Food
Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act
INTRODUCED OCT 21, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
6
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