HR 5309 · 117th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.(2021-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021 This bill requires the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture to procure domestically grown, fresh produce for distribution to food banks, schools, tribal organizations, and other qualifying nonprofits that serve individuals at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. The service must procure the produce from growers, packers, distributors, food-hubs, nonprofits, or cooperatives.…

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Cosponsors (5)

4 Democrats1 Republican
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]MA
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]CA
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]PA