Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2236

Native Senior Food Program: Tribal Purchasing Power

Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

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This bill creates a test program that lets Tribal governments buy the food for their own senior nutrition programs. Currently, the federal government usually chooses and buys the food for these programs.
To join, a Tribe must already be running a successful food program and show they can handle the buying process. This change is designed to give local leaders more control over the food their community receives.
Any food bought through this program must be grown in the United States. It must also be as healthy as current options or have special cultural importance to the Tribe, such as traditional foods.
The plan includes $5 million to start the project and $1.2 million each year to hire staff at the Department of Agriculture. These workers will help manage the contracts and make sure the program runs smoothly.
This policy is important because it allows Native communities to pick foods that fit their specific traditions and health needs. It shifts decision-making power from federal offices to local Tribal leaders.

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Apr 18, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Mar 18, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Mar 18, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

Bill NumberHR 2236

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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