Bill119th CongressFiled Mar 18, 2025Native Americans
H.R. 2236
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
FiledFiled
CommitteeComm.
PassedFloor
Both ChambersBoth
Became LawLaw
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2025)
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).
What just happenedApr 18, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2](D-NM)Sponsor
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2025