National Farmers Market Week 2026

Original title: A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".

Last action · July 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)Sponsors: Alex Padilla and 24 others

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What This Bill Does

The U.S. Senate has officially designated the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as 'National Farmers Market Week.'

Why it matters

This resolution provides official federal recognition for farmers markets, which serves to highlight their role in local food systems and agricultural commerce during the specified week.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

Farmers market operators

The resolution provides federal recognition for the week during which these entities operate.

Key Facts

The U.S. Senate designated the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as 'National Farmers Market Week'.
The resolution was agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for farmers markets?

No, this is a commemorative resolution designating a specific week and does not authorize or appropriate federal funds.

What does it mean that the resolution was agreed to by 'Unanimous Consent'?

It means the resolution was passed without a formal roll-call vote because no senator objected to its passage.

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Jul 30, 2026Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
Jul 30, 2026SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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