SHOPP Act of 2025
Congress targets year-round nutrition incentives by adding frozen produce and legumes
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Lets nutrition incentive programs support fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, not just fresh, so families can use benefits year-round.
- Expands the list of foods that can count for these incentives to include legumes (like beans and lentils) along with fruits and vegetables.
- Aims to make healthy options easier to buy when fresh produce is out of season, hard to find, or too expensive in some areas.
- Would change federal rules for a national nutrition incentive program that helps people stretch food assistance dollars for healthier foods.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
3 articles
AFFI Applauds New Senate and House Legislation Including Frozen Produce in Nutrition Incentive Programs
Industry group praises the SHOPP Act introduction; focuses on adding frozen fruits/vegetables to nutrition incentives and expanding eligible foods to include legumes.
Cornyn, Luján, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Frozen Produce for SNAP Participants
Announcement of the SHOPP Act in the Senate, emphasizing year-round access to nutrition incentives and expanded use of frozen fruits and vegetables for SNAP participants.
Tuberville, Colleagues Push for Healthier Food Options for SNAP Participants
Press release describing the SHOPP Act and its goal of allowing frozen fruits and vegetables to qualify under nutrition incentives for SNAP shoppers.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SHOPP Act of 2025
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