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New Financial Incentives for Dairy Purchases for SNAP Recipients.

This Act establishes a nutrition incentive program designed to help families using food stamps (SNAP) purchase more healthy dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese. The program provides additional financial incentives directly at the point of purchase, which can only be used for this purpose, aiming to improve diet quality and support the dairy industry. The program receives $10 million in mandatory annual funding to ensure continuous assistance.
Key points
Establishment of a program offering additional discounts or funds (incentives) for SNAP participants to purchase milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Incentives must be used exclusively for purchasing specified dairy products, directly impacting the nutritional improvement of beneficiaries.
The program receives $10 million in mandatory annual funding and transitions existing fluid milk incentive projects into the new structure.
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Print number: 118_S_1474
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1474.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a program offering additional discounts or funds (incentives) for SNAP participants to purchase milk, yogurt, and cheese.
  • Incentives must be used exclusively for purchasing specified dairy products, directly impacting the nutritional improvement of beneficiaries.
  • The program receives $10 million in mandatory annual funding and transitions existing fluid milk incentive projects into the new structure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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