House bill · 119th Congress
H.R. 1574: National Food Supply Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs trade with other countries.
Introduced January 12, 2026 by Rep. Roy Pruitt [R-TN-1] · 16 cosponsors · Foreign Trade and International Finance
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Plain language explanation
AI generated, reviewed by a human editorH.R. 1574 would create a grant program for trade with other countries. The agency would have to publish results every year and report to Congress.
Not established in the record:
- How many communities would receive a grant in the first year.
What this measure does
This bill would set up a new grant program for trade with other countries and make the agency publish yearly results.
Introduced in House · January 12, 2026
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