Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024

8/30/2024, 8:05 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7064

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).

Current Status of Bill HR 7064

Bill HR 7064 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2024. Bill HR 7064 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2024.  Bill HR 7064's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of August 29, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7064

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7064

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7064

Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.
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