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US HR7064

US HR7064
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
08/29/2024
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 (including shelled tree nuts) under the seniors farmers’ market nutrition program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) under the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, at farmers' markets. By expanding the program to include tree nuts, this bill aims to increase the variety of healthy food options available to seniors through farmers' markets.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (on 08/29/2024)

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/house-bill/7064/all-info 01/23/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7064/BILLS-118hr7064ih.pdf 02/06/2024
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