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MAPLE Act

USA118th CongressS-3942| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act or the MAPLE Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7667: Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

MAPLE Act

USA118th CongressS-3942| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act or the MAPLE Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (5)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7667: Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations