S. 4470In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would make USDA urban farming programs permanent through 2030
Data as of July 12, 2026
S 4470 makes USDA's urban farming pilot programs permanent and guarantees at least $15 million yearly starting in 2026.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
S 4470 strengthens USDA's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, expanding its duties to include help with zoning, business registration, and urban conservation practices. It extends deadlines and pilot programs from 2023 to 2030, making them permanent, and widens grant eligibility to include Tribal organizations, state and territorial governments, agricultural cooperatives, and K-12 schools.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects urban farmers, community garden organizers, schools with farming programs, nonprofits, Tribal governments, and local food-access officials. It could also affect consumers in cities seeking fresh, local food.
Why does it matter?
By making urban agriculture support permanent and expanding eligible partners, the bill changes which groups can access federal funding and technical assistance for city-based farming.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- Guarantees $15M/year from 2026
- Up to $50M/year authorized through 2030
- Data funding rises to $18M/year
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- April 30, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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