H.R. 2236House Bill119th Congress

Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

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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).

Introduced Mar 18, 2025
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Gabe Vasquez

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U.S. Representative · NM-2

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