Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (Democratic-WA)July 2, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Families with lower incomes would get $60 a month to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

This bill would create a new pilot program called 'Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce.' It would give eligible families $60 each month to buy fruits, vegetables, and herbs using an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card. This aims to help people afford healthy food, especially those in communities where fresh produce is hard to find.

What Would Change

Today, there isn't a federal program that gives direct monthly payments specifically for produce purchases to households based on income or SNAP participation. If this bill passes, the Department of Agriculture would start a pilot program that gives states money to provide eligible families with $60 each month on an EBT card specifically for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Key Provisions

Creates a pilot program to give states money for monthly produce payments to eligible households.
Lets households making 80 percent or less of their area's median income apply for $60 monthly payments.
Automatically enrolls SNAP recipients who opt-in, making it easier for them to get benefits without extra paperwork.
Provides $60 each month to eligible families on an EBT card to buy fresh, frozen, or dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Requires states to make applications short, easy to use on phones, and to offer good customer support.
Ensures states avoid checking income again if families already get SNAP, Medicaid, or child care help.

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Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act

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