Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-11T02:53:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1145 Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/11/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1145

Bill 119 s 1145, also known as the "Tree Nuts Inclusion Act," aims to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the seniors farmers' market nutrition program to include tree nuts. The program currently provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers' markets. This bill seeks to allow seniors to also use these coupons to purchase tree nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans, which are known for their health benefits.

The inclusion of tree nuts in the program is intended to provide seniors with more options for nutritious foods, as tree nuts are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins. Supporters of the bill argue that this expansion will help improve the overall health and well-being of seniors participating in the program.

In addition to including tree nuts in the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, the bill also addresses other purposes related to the program. The specifics of these other purposes are not detailed in the summary, but it can be assumed that they are aimed at improving the effectiveness and reach of the program. Overall, Bill 119 s 1145 seeks to enhance the seniors farmers' market nutrition program by expanding the types of foods that can be purchased with program coupons. This expansion is seen as a positive step towards promoting healthy eating habits among low-income seniors.

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Current Status of Bill S 1145

Bill S 1145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill S 1145 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2025. Bill S 1145's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 26, 2025

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A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes.

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