Hirono Leads Senate Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Strengthen Program Connecting SNAP Recipients to Fresh, Local Produce
October 03, 2023
October 03, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led eight of her Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to strengthen a program connecting participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with fresh produce. The GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023 updates the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to help existing grantees expand participation and spending, wh . . .
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) led eight of her Senate colleagues in introducing a bill to strengthen a program connecting participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with fresh produce. The GusNIP Improvement Act of 2023 updates the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) to help existing grantees expand participation and spending, wh . . .