HR 5309
117th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021
Introduced: September 21, 2021
Introduced by:
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Sep 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sep 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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