Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
- Last Action
- 4/18/2025
Actions
- 2025-04-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- 2025-03-26Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2025-03-26Introduced in House
- 2025-03-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-03-26 (00)
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
This bill includes tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs).
Cosponsors (2)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
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