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H.R. 293: Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act

H.R. 293 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, low-income seniors participating in the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) can use their benefits to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey. This bill expands the list of eligible foods to include maple syrup. This… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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