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US S2786

US S2786
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023


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Introduced
09/13/2023
In Committee
09/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Farmers' Market Expansion Act of 2023, amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. This program provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and now, tree nuts, at local farmers' markets.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 09/13/2023)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Services for the Elderly and Senior Citizens

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2786/all-info 09/14/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2786/BILLS-118s2786is.pdf 09/16/2023
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