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H.R.292: To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform funding for the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Jan. 5, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (14 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the senior farmers' market nutrition program to: (1) increase program funding for FY2007 and extend funding through FY2012; (2) expand the program to include locally produced farm products as deemed appropriate by the Secretary of Agriculture; (3) permit up to 10% of program funds to be used for administrative costs; and (4) permit carryover of unused funds.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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Jan. 5, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) |