SHOPP Act of 2025
Food Assistance: Adding Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
The SHOPP Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture. It was recently sent to a subcommittee for further study, meaning it is actively moving through the initial steps. There are no further actions currently scheduled for this bill.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill, introduced by Rep. Crockett, would expand a federal program that gives families extra money to buy healthy food. It would allow people to use these nutrition incentives to buy frozen fruits and vegetables, rather than being limited mostly to fresh produce.
- By including frozen items, the policy aims to help families get healthy food year-round. Frozen produce is often cheaper and lasts longer than fresh produce, making it easier for families on a tight budget to eat well without worrying about food spoiling quickly.
- The bill also adds legumes, such as beans and lentils, to the list of approved foods. This gives families more ways to buy healthy, high-protein foods using their program benefits at the grocery store.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SHOPP Act of 2025
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