118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7064Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024

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.

Agriculture and food
Introduced Jan 22, 2024
Last action Aug 29, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 22, 2024
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Referred
Aug 29, 2024
Agriculture
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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).

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Aug 29, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Jan 22, 2024
Introduced in House
Jan 22, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.