The House Concurrent Resolution, introduced by Representative Romero, calls on the United States Congress and the Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). This program was designed to bolster local and regional food systems by providing financial support to states for purchasing food from socially disadvantaged farmers and distributing it through nonprofit organizations and food banks. The LFPA has previously brought over $12 million to Louisiana, enhancing local agriculture and ensuring that fresh food reaches families in need, while also fostering partnerships that address food insecurity.

The resolution emphasizes the negative impact of the LFPA's abrupt termination, which has threatened the progress made in strengthening Louisiana's local food system and disrupted commitments with farmers. It advocates for the restoration and long-term funding of the LFPA to align with national goals of investing in local agriculture, promoting equity, and improving public health through better access to nutritious foods. The resolution aims to build a more resilient and sustainable food system in Louisiana and urges the transmission of this message to key federal officials and the state's congressional delegation.