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Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 4:50 PM
Summary of Bill S 1474
The goal of the program is to improve the nutritional intake of low-income individuals by increasing their access to dairy products, which are rich in essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D. By providing financial incentives for the purchase of dairy products, the bill seeks to address food insecurity and promote healthier eating habits among vulnerable populations.
The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2023 outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations seeking to participate in the program, as well as the requirements for reporting and evaluation of the program's impact. The bill also allocates funding for the implementation and administration of the program, with provisions for annual reviews and adjustments based on program outcomes. Overall, the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2023 aims to support the nutritional needs of low-income individuals by increasing their access to dairy products through a targeted incentive program. The bill seeks to address food insecurity and promote healthier eating habits among vulnerable populations, with a focus on improving overall health outcomes for those in need.
Congressional Summary of S 1474
Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a dairy nutrition incentive program to develop and test methods to increase the purchase and consumption of dairy under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Specifically, the program must provide an incentive to SNAP benefit recipients for the purchase of naturally nutrient-rich dairy, which the bill defines to include fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese made from cow's milk. To carry out the program, USDA must enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide competitive grants to, state or local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects. The bill provides funding for the program for each fiscal year.
USDA must provide for an independent evaluation of each project that measures, to the maximum extent practicable, the effect of incentives on purchases of naturally nutrient-rich dairy by SNAP recipients.
Projects currently carried out by the USDA Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) program must be transitioned to the new dairy nutrition incentive program; the bill repeals the HFMI program one year after USDA certifies that the transition is complete.
