# 119-hr-9581: Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

119-hr-9581, Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-07).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9581
- Congress: 119
- Title: Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-02
- Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-07

## Summary

**Monthly produce payments for low-income households.** This bill would create a Fresh Bucks Pilot that gives States grants to provide $60 per month for qualifying fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and plant starts to eligible households and to study outcomes. - Families and households: Eligible households with income at or below 80% of area median income could receive $60 monthly to buy qualifying produce. SNAP households are deemed income-eligible and States must minimize extra paperwork. - States: States could get grants to run the program and pay for administration, EBT systems, outreach, and retailer support. The Secretary would favor applications serving food-insecure communities and award at least one grant in each of five regions. - Retailers: Eligible retailers include farmers markets, independent grocers, farm stands, and supermarkets. States must provide technical assistance and can use EBT or existing disbursement methods for payments. - Evidence and reporting: The Secretary of Agriculture would collect data on food security, fruit and vegetable consumption, payment use, access barriers, and more. An initial report would be due 6 to 12 months after enactment and a final report with a feasibility recommendation would be due within 5 years.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D-AL), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9] (D-WA), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Monthly $60 produce payments: benefit, medium. If enacted, States that get Fresh Bucks grants would make recurring $60 payments to each eligible household every month. Each payment would be usable during a 30-day period and must supplement, not replace, other benefits. Households with income at or below 80% of area median income would be eligib…
- New Fresh Bucks pilot program: benefit, medium. This bill would require the Agriculture Department to start a five-year Fresh Bucks Pilot Program. The Department would give grants to States to run monthly produce-payment programs. Grants could pay for state setup, staff, retailer support, and required data collection. The pilot would end five ye…
- State grants and retailer rules: benefit, low. This bill would require States applying for Fresh Bucks grants to submit plans to reach low-access and food-insecure areas and to expand retailer participation, for example with mobile markets or delivery. The Agriculture Department would publish how it scores applications and prefer plans that pri…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-9581 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9581)

## Related
- [119-hr-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8800)
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9581 (as of 2026-10-07).