The bill would create a five-year Agriculture Department pilot that gives grants to states. States would use the grants to provide eligible households with $60 each month to buy certain fruits, vegetables, herbs, or food-growing plants from approved retailers. Households must apply and generally have income at or below 80% of area median income. Households receiving SNAP would count as meeting the income rule. The Agriculture Department would study the program and report to Congress. The bill was referred to the House Agriculture Committee.
If your state joins the pilot and you qualify, you could apply for a monthly $60 payment. Each payment would be usable for 30 days and could not replace other benefits. States would be required to make applications short and mobile-friendly and to reduce extra paperwork for SNAP households.
The bill does not state a total cost or grant funding amount. It sets the household payment at $60 per month.
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