Brown Introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation that would increase and improve the U.S. Department of Agriculture procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables. The bill would require U.S. Department of Agriculture to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegeta . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the bipartisan Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act, legislation that would increase and improve the U.S. Department of Agriculture procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables. The bill would require U.S. Department of Agriculture to partner with growers, distributors, and food hubs to provide fresh, U.S.-grown fruits and vegeta . . .