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H.R. 2236 · 119th Congress
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
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Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. — 04/18/2025
What This Bill Does
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
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).
Summary as of 03/18/2025, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.
Introduced
03/18/2025
Policy Area
Native Americans