H.R. 2236
119th Congress
Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
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Cosponsors
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Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
18 avril 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 12 juin 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 avril 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
18 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
18 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
0 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]NMClassification
Policy area
Native AmericansLegislative subjects
Committees
1
Agriculture Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To18 Mar 2025
Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
- Referred to18 Apr 2025
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