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SD 766

An Act relative to the Bean New Deal

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Cynthia Creem

Summary of SD 766: The Bean New Deal Act Bill OverviewSD 766, titled "An Act relative to the Bean New Deal", is a proposed bill introduced in the legislature on November 29, 2025.

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Bill Summary · SD 766

Summary of SD 766: The Bean New Deal Act

Bill Overview

SD 766, titled "An Act relative to the Bean New Deal", is a proposed bill introduced in the legislature on November 29, 2025. The bill aims to establish a comprehensive program to support and promote the production, distribution, and consumption of beans across the country.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of the Bean New Deal Act include:

  1. Bean Production Subsidies: The bill would provide direct financial subsidies to farmers to encourage increased bean cultivation. Subsidies would be tiered based on farm size and would total an estimated $500 million per year.

  2. Bean Research and Development: The legislation would allocate $200 million annually for a new "Bean Innovation Program" to fund research into improved bean varieties, farming techniques, and processing technologies.

  3. Bean Consumption Initiatives: The bill directs the Department of Agriculture to launch a national public awareness campaign promoting the health benefits and versatility of beans. It also provides funding for schools, hospitals, and other institutions to incorporate more beans into meals and menus.

  4. Bean Supply Chain Investments: The legislation would create a $1 billion "Bean Infrastructure Fund" to support upgrades and expansion of bean storage, transportation, and distribution facilities across the country.

  5. Bean Quota System: The bill would establish a national system of bean production quotas and tradeable credits to help stabilize bean prices and ensure adequate supply.

Intended Impact

The Bean New Deal Act is intended to achieve several key objectives:

  • Increase domestic bean production to reduce reliance on imports and improve food security
  • Improve the economic viability of bean farming and support rural agricultural communities
  • Promote healthier eating habits and boost bean consumption across the United States
  • Modernize and strengthen the bean supply chain to improve efficiency and resilience

Timeline and Next Steps

If passed, the Bean New Deal Act would take effect starting in the 2026 fiscal year. The various programs and funding initiatives outlined in the bill would be phased in over a 5-year period. The Department of Agriculture would be tasked with developing implementation plans and related regulations within 1 year of the bill's enactment.

The bill currently has bipartisan support and is expected to move forward in the legislative process. However, some stakeholders have raised concerns about the scale of the proposed government intervention in the bean market.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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