HR 7064 · 118th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]· 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, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.(2024-08-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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).…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]NM