Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 9/13/2023
Actions
- 2023-09-13Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 2023-09-13Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-09-13 (00)
Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023
This bill includes 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)
- Ben Luján (D-NM)
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