HR 2236 119th Congress

Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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Summary

Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a demonstration project that allows tribal entities (e.g., Indian tribes) to enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP distributes monthly food packages to low-income older individuals through local organizations (including tribal organizations).

Actions

2025-04-18T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

2025-03-18T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-03-18T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-03-18T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Native Americans

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