HR 2379

Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025

Summary

Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025 This bill includes tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).  The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs).

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Barry Moore [R-AL-1]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Introduced
2025-03-26
Latest action
2025-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
  • 2025-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • 2025-03-26: Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-26: Introduced in House