H.R.1782 - Supporting all Healthy Options when Purchasing Produce Act of 2025; SHOPP Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.1782, the SHOPP Act of 2025, aims to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to enhance the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill seeks to provide families with year-round access to nutrition incentives by including fresh frozen fruits and vegetables, and legumes in the program. This expansion intends to improve access to healthy food options for low-income individuals and families.
Expected Effects
The SHOPP Act will broaden the scope of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. This will allow participants to purchase a wider variety of healthy food options throughout the year. Ultimately, this could lead to improved dietary habits and health outcomes for participating families.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to nutritious food options for low-income families.
- Supports local farmers by expanding the market for their produce, including frozen options and legumes.
- May improve public health outcomes by encouraging healthier eating habits.
- Provides greater flexibility for families in utilizing nutrition incentives year-round.
- Could reduce food waste by allowing the purchase of frozen fruits and vegetables.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased program costs due to the expansion of eligible food items.
- Possible administrative challenges in implementing and monitoring the expanded program.
- Risk of fraud or misuse of incentives with the broader range of eligible products.
- The bill's impact may be limited if there are insufficient resources for outreach and education.
- There could be unintended consequences on the supply chain and market prices for the included food items.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve the health and well-being of American families through nutrition incentives. Specifically, the preamble of the Constitution states the goal to "promote the general Welfare". Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).