Bill > S1145

This bill amends the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which is part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, to expand the types of agricultural products that can be included in the program. Specifically, the bill adds tree nuts, including shelled tree nuts, to the list of eligible food items alongside existing products like fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The program is designed to provide nutritional support to seniors by helping them access fresh, locally grown agricultural products through farmers' markets. By including tree nuts, the bill aims to increase the variety of healthy food options available to senior citizens and support local farmers who produce these products. The change is relatively straightforward, involving a simple modification to the existing legal text by inserting the phrase "tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts)" into the current list of eligible food items.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1145/all-info