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GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 3:59 AM

Summary of Bill S 2577

The GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 2577, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The bill aims to make improvements to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which provides funding for projects that increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers.

Some key provisions of the bill include increasing funding for GusNIP, expanding the types of projects that are eligible for funding, and requiring the USDA to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the program. Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between GusNIP and other federal nutrition programs, such as SNAP and WIC.

Overall, the GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023 seeks to enhance the impact of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and improve access to healthy foods for low-income individuals and families. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

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Current Status of Bill S 2577

Bill S 2577 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill S 2577 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2023.  Bill S 2577's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2577

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2577

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2577

GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023
GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023
Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Improvement Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to improve the Gus Schumacher nutrition incentive program, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2577

Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. Hirono
HawaiiDemocrat
Peter Welch
Peter Welch
VermontDemocrat
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Alex Padilla
Alex Padilla
CaliforniaDemocrat
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
WashingtonDemocrat
John W. Hickenlooper
John W. Hickenlooper
ColoradoDemocrat

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