Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
Introduced
Summary
Adds tree nuts, including shelled tree nuts, to foods eligible under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This bill would allow low-income seniors to use SFMNP coupons or vouchers at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to buy tree nuts alongside fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More farmers' market foods for seniors
If enacted, seniors in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program could use vouchers to buy tree nuts. The bill would add tree nuts, including shelled tree nuts, to the program's list of eligible foods. The text shown does not change funding, who is eligible, or how the program is run.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]
AL • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 3/26/2025
Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
GA • D
Sponsored 12/17/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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