Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

Sponsored byRep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]NM· Introduced 18 March 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

18 April 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 June 2026

Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a demonstration project that allows tribal entities (e.g., Indian tribes) to enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP distributes monthly food packages to low-income older individuals through local organizations (including tribal organizations).

Timeline

4 actions

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
18 April 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
18 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 March 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 March 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]NM

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Native Americans

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsFood supply, safety, and labelingIndian social and development programsMinority healthNutrition and diet

Committees

Agriculture Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To18 Mar 2025
- Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
  - Referred to18 Apr 2025

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