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HB4856: GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023

: Eric Crawford (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 28, 2023
Agriculture and food
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 with respect to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and the sustainability of such program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would expand and improve the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, which helps low-income people buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The program provides matching money when participants use SNAP benefits (food stamps) at farmers markets and participating stores. The bill aims to make the program more stable and help more people access healthy food. It has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been debated or voted on.

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