GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7571

119th Congress

GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 13, 2026

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Summary

This bill appears to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), a federal program that helps low-income Americans afford fruits and vegetables. The program typically provides incentives that match the value of federal nutrition benefits when used to purchase healthy produce at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other food retailers.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Introduced2/13/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026

This bill appears to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), a federal program that helps low-income Americans afford fruits and vegetables. The program typically provides incentives that match the value of federal nutrition benefits wh

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This bill appears to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), a federal program that helps low-income Americans afford fruits and vegetables. The program typically provides incentives that match the value of federal nutrition benefits when used to purchase healthy produce at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other food retailers.

Bill Number: 7571
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Title: GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7571
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced: 2/13/2026
Summary: This bill appears to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), a federal program that helps low-income Americans afford fruits and vegetables. The program typically provides incentives that match the value of federal nutrition benefits when used to purchase healthy produce at f

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill appears to expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), a federal program that helps low-income Americans afford fruits and vegetables. The program typically provides incentives that match the value of federal nutrition benefits when used to purchase healthy produce at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other food retailers.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill would expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, which helps people using federal nutrition benefits buy more fruits and vegetables.
GusNIP currently provides matching funds or incentives when SNAP recipients purchase fresh produce.
The expansion likely involves increasing funding, eligibility, or the types of retailers and programs that can participate.
The program aims to improve nutrition and health outcomes for low-income families while supporting local farmers and food retailers.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect low-income individuals and families who receive federal nutrition assistance, making it easier for them to afford fresh fruits and vegetables. It would also benefit farmers, farmers markets, and grocery stores that participate in the incentive program by increasing customer purchasing power for healthy foods.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7571, 119th Congress (2026). "GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7571

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