Congress expands nutrition aid to include frozen produce and beans year-round
S. 813 — SHOPP Act of 2025 · Filed by John Cornyn (R-TX) · 6 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill amends the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to expand year-round access to nutrition incentives by allowing fresh frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes to qualify for the program, not just fresh produce. Families using SNAP benefits and similar programs gain access to a broader range of affordable healthy foods throughout the year, particularly during seasons when fresh produce is scarce or expensive.
Why we flagged it
The bill's operative mechanism is a straightforward expansion of eligible produce categories under an existing federal nutrition incentive program. It removes restrictions on frozen and legume products to broaden year-round access to affordable healthy foods for low-income families.
What the text implies
- Frozen produce expansion may increase demand for frozen fruit and vegetable suppliers, potentially benefiting agricultural processors and distributors who handle frozen products.
- Legume inclusion (beans, lentils, peas) expands the agricultural base eligible for incentive funding, potentially shifting purchasing patterns toward domestic legume producers.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
frozen fruit and vegetable processors; legume producers and distributors; retailers participating in nutrition incentive programs