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United States Citrus Protection Act

Senate

Prohibits imports of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit originating in China to protect the U.S. citrus industry

Latest action: Tue Mar 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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U.S. Citrus Protection Act

House

Prohibits the import of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from China to protect U.S. citrus

Latest action: Fri Feb 21 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Senate

Establishes a produce prescription program for veterans, centered on access to fruits and vegetables through veterans' health care

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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MAPLE Act

Senate

Adds maple syrup to the foods low-income seniors may buy through the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing and honoring National Mushroom Day and the contributions of Chester and Berks Counties to the national mushroom industry and to healthy diets.

Senate

Recognizes National Mushroom Day and honors Pennsylvania counties for their contributions to the mushroom industry and healthy diets

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act

House

Permits the making and use of original-design metal coins as real money and repeals several federal misdemeanor crimes, including minor offenses involving checks, mail, vessels, margarine, and Capitol Grounds use

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Food Deserts Act

House

Establishes a Department of Agriculture grant program for state revolving loan funds to expand grocery stores in underserved communities with limited access to healthy food

Latest action: Fri Feb 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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I CAN Act

House

Allows nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other nonphysician providers to perform certain Medicare and Medicaid services and documentation for patient care

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

House

Reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs covering commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, crop insurance, and related farm and food security activities

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fairness for Fruits and Vegetables Act of 2025

Senate

Amends federal treatment of fruits and vegetables to make their handling fairer under agricultural policy

Latest action: Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)