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Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act

USA118th CongressHR-7667| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2024
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 30, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • March 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • August 30, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-3942: MAPLE Act
  • S 118-2786: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7064: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act

USA118th CongressHR-7667| House 
| Updated: 8/30/2024
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential (MAPLE) Act This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Aug 30, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
  • March 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • August 30, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Nicholas A. Langworthy

Nicholas A. Langworthy

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-3942: MAPLE Act
  • S 118-2786: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7064: Farmers’ Market Expansion Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingAgricultural marketing and promotionFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations