GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4856 GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4856

Bill 118 HR 4856, also known as the GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023, aims to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to provide additional support for low-income individuals and families to access healthy foods. The bill seeks to increase funding for GusNIP, which currently provides grants to organizations that offer incentives for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase fruits and vegetables.

The GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 proposes to allocate more resources to expand the program's reach and impact, with a focus on increasing access to nutritious foods in underserved communities. The bill also includes provisions to improve data collection and evaluation of the program's effectiveness, in order to better understand its impact on improving dietary habits and health outcomes among participants.

Overall, the GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 aims to address food insecurity and promote healthy eating habits among low-income individuals and families by expanding the reach and impact of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program.

Current Status of Bill HR 4856

Bill HR 4856 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4856 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4856's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of August 28, 2023