S 2786 · 118th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-09-13· Sponsored by Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.(2023-09-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023 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).…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]NM