Fruit And Vegetables
US Congress 111th Congress
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat trees and vines producing fruit, nuts, or other crops as placed in service in the year in which it is planted for purposes of special allowance for depreciation. [HB-2739]
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat trees or vines producing fruit, nuts, or other crops as placed in service in the year in which they are planted for purposes of the additional 50% bonus depreciation allowance.
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Food Deserts Act of 2020 [HB-8531]
Establishes a Department of Agriculture program to provide grants to states for revolving funds to support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. An underserved community is a community that has (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of hunger or food insecurity or a high poverty rate. States must use the funds to make loans to support grocery stores in underserved communities,
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The Heroes Act [HB-8406]
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
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Fruits and Vegetables for Children During Pandemic Act of 2020 [HB-8135]
Increases emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits that were provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to households with children who would otherwise receive free or reduced-price school meals if their schools were not closed due to the COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill provides such households with a $35 monthly increase in SNAP benefits to purchase fruits and vegetables.
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SNAP Healthy Incentives Act of 2020 [HB-7899]
Revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to provide a financial incentive for participants to purchase fruits and vegetables containing nutrients that promote the health of the population served by SNAP.
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Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act [HB-7887]
To reimburse school food authorities at the free rate for meals served during school year 2020-2021 under the school breakfast program and the school lunch program, and for other purposes.
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Small Farm to School Act of 2020 [HB-7831]
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program to provide selected States with an increased reimbursement for school lunches that are comprised of locally-grown and unprocessed foods, and for other purposes.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as "National Blueberry Month". [SR-656]
This resolution (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
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Local FARM Act of 2020 Local Food Assistance and Resilient Markets Act of 2020 [S.4140]
A bill to provide additional emergency funding for certain nutrition programs.
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U.S. Citrus Protection Act [HB-7184]
Prohibits importing commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China.
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID–19 Act [HB-6726]
To provide a State option for certain cash-value voucher increases during the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.
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Fresh Produce for Kids in Need Act [HB-6564]
Modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture to include the fresh fruit and vegetable program as a qualified program for purposes of allowing certain waivers of program requirements for the school meal programs due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
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A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as "National Blueberry Month". [SR-528]
This resolution (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.
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Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States of America and supporting the designation of July 2020 as "National Blueberry Month". [HR-882]
This resolution (1) supports the designation of National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of American growers and their families, and that purchasing American grown blueberries supports farmers, jobs, and the economy.
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Freight Restriction Elimination for Safer Hauling Act of 2019 [HB-5773]
Allows a state to waive vehicle weight limitations for certain vehicles carrying perishable commodities or products on the Interstate Highway System within such state boundaries.
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Recognizing the contributions of American Viticultural Areas and wine-growing regions. [HR-642]
This resolution recognizes (1) the contributions of American wines and distinctive American wine-growing regions; and (2) the value of promoting wines from the regions, including those protected by American Viticultural Area designations or other appellations of origin.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019 [S.2609]
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.
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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019 [HB-4684]
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry. [HR-623]
This resolution supports the recognition of National Mushroom Day and honors the region of Chester and Berks Counties, Pennsylvania, for its unparalleled contributions to the national mushroom industry.