SHOPP Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 1782, also known as the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Expansion Act, aims to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to ensure that families have year-round access to nutrition incentives. The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program currently provides funding for incentives that encourage low-income individuals to purchase fruits and vegetables. This bill seeks to expand the program to allow for year-round access to these incentives, rather than limiting them to certain times of the year.

The main goal of this legislation is to improve access to healthy foods for low-income families, ultimately promoting better nutrition and overall health. By providing incentives for the purchase of fruits and vegetables, the program aims to address issues of food insecurity and promote healthier eating habits among vulnerable populations.

In addition to expanding access to nutrition incentives, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to nutrition and food security. Overall, the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Expansion Act seeks to address the issue of food insecurity and promote healthier eating habits among low-income families by providing year-round access to nutrition incentives.