Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024
- Last Action
- 8/29/2024
Actions
- 2024-08-29Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
- 2024-01-22Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2024-01-22Introduced in House
- 2024-01-22Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2024-01-22 (00)
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024
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, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
Cosponsors (1)
- Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)
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