H.R.3072: Local Food for Healthy Families Act of 2013

About This Bill

  • Introduced Sept. 9, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 9, 2013

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Local Food for Healthy Families Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the local food for healthy families program to make grants to specified entities to provide low-income families receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) with incentives to purchase fruits and vegetables.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sept. 9, 2013
Referred to House Ways and Means
Sept. 9, 2013
Referred to House Agriculture
Sept. 9, 2013

Introduced in the House by Dan Kildee (D-Mich.)

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