Low-income seniors could use farmers market benefits to buy tree nuts. The bill adds nuts to an existing food list. It does not add money or create a new program.
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Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Latest action on H.R. 2379: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects low-income seniors who use the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. They could spend their benefits on tree nuts if the bill becomes law. It also affects tree nut growers and approved farmers market sellers, who could have another way to sell their products through the program.
Why this matters: This matters because seniors using the program would have another food choice when shopping with their benefits. Tree nuts are different from fruits and vegetables, so the change could affect what seniors bring home from approved markets. It could also create more sales for tree nut farmers. The bill does not say how much diets, sales, or program costs would change.
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Officially: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
Low-income seniors could use farmers market benefits to buy tree nuts. The bill adds nuts to an existing food list. It does not add money or create a new program.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. (4/18/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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