118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 2786 — Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023

“A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.”

Agriculture and food

Introduced Sep 13, 2023

Last action Sep 13, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Sep 13, 2023

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Referred

Sep 13, 2023

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

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).

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Sep 13, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Sep 13, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.