What does Preamble of HR 2236 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a demonstration project to allow Tribal entities to purchase agricultural commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a demonstration project. The Secretary of Agriculture would be directed to carry out this demonstration project. The project would allow Tribal entities to purchase agricultural commodities under the commodity supplemental food program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2236 do?

This bill is formally titled Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act

What does COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR of HR 2236 do?

This section establishes a demonstration project for Tribal Organizations to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to establish the demonstration project, subject to appropriations, allowing Tribal entities to enter into self-determination contracts. Tribal entities must meet specific criteria to participate, including successfully administering the CSFP and having the capacity to purchase commodities. Purchased agricultural commodities must be domestically produced, maintain similar nutritional value to existing CSFP packages, and may include commodities with Tribal significance. The Secretary must consult with Tribal entities to determine participation processes and may establish additional criteria. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees describing the demonstration project's activities. A total of $5,000,000 is authorized to be appropriated for the demonstration project, available until expended, with funds requiring specific appropriations. An existing Department of Agriculture office will administer Tribal self-determination contracts, including awarding contracts and hiring staff. An additional $1,200,000 is authorized for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2029 to cover contract officer and program staff salaries and benefits.

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Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act — HR. 2236

Last updated: 4/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/18/2025

Author: Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a demonstration project allowing Tribal entities to purchase agricultural commodities under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
Participating Tribal entities must meet specific criteria, purchase domestically produced commodities with similar nutritional value, and may include culturally significant foods.
The bill authorizes a total of $6,200,000 for the demonstration project, including funds for staff salaries and benefits, and requires annual reports to Congress.

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