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H.R. 3879 (100th)

Farmers' Market Nutrition Enhancement Act

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Introduced

28 January 1988

Last action

12 February 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

Sponsors

Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1]

Subjects

Agriculture

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28 August 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Farmers' Market Nutrition Enhancement Act - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to authorize three-year demonstration projects in seven States to provide coupons (between ten and 20 dollars' worth) to special supplemental food program (WIC) recipients for use at farmers' markets. Requires State matching funds. Establishes minimum and maximum grant levels. Limits the use of funds for administrative costs. Requires annual State reports to the Secretary of Agriculture. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

    Source: Committee

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