Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

Summary

Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021 This bill requires the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture to procure domestically grown, fresh produce for distribution to food banks, schools, tribal organizations, and other qualifying nonprofits that serve individuals at risk of food and nutrition insecurity. The service must procure the produce from growers, packers, distributors, food-hubs, nonprofits, or cooperatives.

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Timeline

1. 21 September 2021

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 September 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 September 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 October 2021

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 September 2021 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 September 2021

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 September 2021

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 September 2021

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Sponsors

• Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Sanford Bishop · D · Cosponsor
• David Valadao · R · Cosponsor
• Alma Adams · D · Cosponsor
• Dwight Evans · D · Cosponsor
• · hsag00 · Standing

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