HR 7667 · 118th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act

Introduced 2024-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]· House

Bill Progress

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.(2024-08-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act This bill includes maple syrup 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 (11)

4 Democrats7 Republicans