S. 2223 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2223 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2023Mr. Cornyn introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting all Healthy Options when Purchasing Produce Act of 2023 or the SHOPP Act of 2023. 2. Nutrition incentives under Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (a) In general Section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 7517) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)(2)(B)— (A) by redesignating clauses (ix) and (x) as clauses (x) and (xi), respectively; and (B) by inserting after clause (viii) the following: (ix) increase the year-round availability of the incentive described in subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) by offering fresh frozen fruits or vegetables; ; and (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking fruits and vegetables and inserting fruits, vegetables, and legumes; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking fresh fruits and vegetables each place it appears and inserting fresh or fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes. (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on March 6, 2024.