Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 21, 2025

Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act or the PRODUCE Act

This bill extends through FY2030 the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, which coordinates across USDA agencies to update programs and engage with stakeholders to serve the needs of urban and innovative producers. The office also provides competitive grants to initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] · D–NJ

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Agriculture Committee

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Dec 2, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Oct 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 21, 2025
Introduced in House

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HR 6449 · Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act

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