GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Aug 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
What this bill does
H.R. 4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023, would amend an existing law to modify the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill proposes changes to how funds are financed and how the program operates, including the establishment of cooperative agreements to expand statewide incentive programs and to develop a produce prescription program. It also revises grant criteria and funding allocations for these programs.
This bill would primarily affect entities that receive grants under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, including state SNAP agencies, non-profits, and local governments. It would also impact individuals who benefit from increased access to fruits and vegetables through incentive programs and the produce prescription program, potentially leading to improved dietary health and reduced food insecurity. The bill also includes provisions for studying the program's integration with health insurance.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 25, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of now, it has not advanced past this stage and did not receive a vote in the previous congressional session. Its next steps would involve committee review and potentially a vote by the full House.
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Timeline
28 Aug 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4856 do?
- H.R. 4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023, would amend an existing law to modify the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill proposes changes to how funds are financed and how the program operates, including the establishment of cooperative agreements to expand statewide incentive programs and to develop a produce prescription program. It also revises grant criteria and funding allocations for these programs. This bill would primarily affect entities that receive grants under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, including state SNAP agencies, non-profits, and local governments. It would also impact individuals who benefit from increased access to fruits and vegetables through incentive programs and the produce prescription program, potentially leading to improved dietary health and reduced food insecurity. The bill also includes provisions for studying the program's integration with health insurance. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 25, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of now, it has not advanced past this stage and did not receive a vote in the previous congressional session. Its next steps would involve committee review and potentially a vote by the full House.
- Has H.R. 4856 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4856. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4856?
- H.R. 4856 was sponsored by Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4856?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (28 Aug 2023).
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