October 21, 2025
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Norton, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Carson, and Mr. Cohen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act
or the PRODUCE Act
.
Sec. 2. Reauthorization of Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
Section 222 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6923) is amended—
(1)
in subsection (b)(5)(B), by striking 2023
and inserting 2030
;
(2)
in subsection (d)(1)(C), by striking 2023
and inserting 2030
; and
(3)
in subsection (e), by striking $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023
and inserting $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030
.