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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
08/29/2024
08/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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
Official Document
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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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