Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 21, 2021
Last action Oct 6, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Oct 6, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
lower
Sep 21, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Sep 21, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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