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Maple Syrup Added to Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program.

This bill expands the federal Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to include maple syrup. This means eligible seniors can use their program benefits to purchase maple syrup directly from local farmers and producers. The change aims to increase seniors' access to healthy, locally sourced food and support regional agriculture.
Key points
Seniors in the nutrition program can now use their benefits to buy maple syrup.
The change supports local maple syrup producers by providing a new market for their products.
The program seeks to improve seniors' diets by including another agricultural product.
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Print number: 118_S_3942
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MAPLE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3942.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Seniors in the nutrition program can now use their benefits to buy maple syrup.
  • The change supports local maple syrup producers by providing a new market for their products.
  • The program seeks to improve seniors' diets by including another agricultural product.
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. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

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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