The House Agriculture Committee meeting convened at 10:32 AM on May 29, 2025, with Chairman Romero leading the session. A quorum was established with ten members present, allowing the committee to proceed with its agenda, which included two key items.

The first item discussed was ACR 51, a resolution proposed by the chair. This resolution requests that Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture reinstate funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The funding, amounting to approximately $12 million, is intended to support local food banks, such as the Second Harvest Food Bank, in purchasing local products, including grass-fed beef. The committee moved to approve the resolution without any questions or objections.

The second item on the agenda was Senate Concurrent Resolution 20, introduced by McMath and Boudreaux. This resolution similarly urges Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore funding for the Local Food for Schools Program, which aims to provide agricultural products for school meals. The committee also moved to approve this resolution without any objections.

Following the discussions, the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was accepted. Chairman Romero reminded members of the next dinner meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 3 PM, noting the change from the usual Wednesday due to a baseball game.

Overall, the meeting efficiently addressed significant funding resolutions aimed at enhancing local food systems and supporting community food programs.