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MAPLE Act

USA119th CongressS-57| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
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
This bill, known as the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act or MAPLE Act , proposes an amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. Its central provision is to expand the list of eligible food items under the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. By inserting "maple syrup" into the relevant section, the bill ensures that seniors participating in the program can use their benefits to purchase this product. This change aims to provide greater access to locally sourced agricultural goods for elderly individuals.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3942
MAPLE Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3942
    MAPLE Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

MAPLE Act

USA119th CongressS-57| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill, known as the Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act or MAPLE Act , proposes an amendment to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. Its central provision is to expand the list of eligible food items under the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. By inserting "maple syrup" into the relevant section, the bill ensures that seniors participating in the program can use their benefits to purchase this product. This change aims to provide greater access to locally sourced agricultural goods for elderly individuals.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3942
MAPLE Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3942
    MAPLE Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    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

  • 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