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Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5309| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2021
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Sep 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • September 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Agriculture and Food

Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5309| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2021
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
Sep 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 6, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • September 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 6, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (5)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted