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Increased Year-Round Access to Healthy Food Options

This new act aims to make it easier for families to access healthy food options throughout the year. It expands nutrition incentive programs to include fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, as well as legumes, increasing the variety of available choices and supporting healthier diets.
Key points
Nutrition support programs will now include fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, ensuring access to healthy produce off-season.
The definition of eligible produce will be expanded to include legumes, such as beans and lentils.
These changes aim to increase year-round availability of healthy food for families, regardless of the season.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1782
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2025-03-03