Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 21, 2021)
Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021
This bill requires the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture to procure domestically grown, fresh produce for distribution to food banks, schools, tribal organizations, and other qualifying nonprofits that serve individuals at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. The service must procure the produce from growers, packers, distributors, food-hubs, nonprofits, or cooperatives.
What just happenedOct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 21, 2021
- Oct 6, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture - Sep 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Sep 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House