Posts - Bill - HR 2236 Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
house 03/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to empower Tribal communities by proposing legislation that allows them to purchase agricultural commodities through the commodity supplemental food program. This is aimed at enhancing access to nutritious and culturally significant foods for Native seniors while respecting Tribal self-determination.
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HR 2236 - Healthy Foods for Native Seniors Act
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left-leaning 03/18/2025
Empowering Tribes to control their food system is long overdue!
right-leaning 03/18/2025
Another $5 million out the window for a project that might not even work.
moderate 03/18/2025
A sensible approach to nutrition and self-governance—let's see how it pans out.
moderate 03/18/2025
Talk about a creative way to respect tribal rights and improve food security!
right-leaning 03/18/2025
Is this about healthy food for seniors or just more government overreach?
left-leaning 03/18/2025
Finally, a step towards food sovereignty for our Native communities!
right-leaning 03/18/2025
Why not let the free market handle food distribution for Native communities?
left-leaning 03/18/2025
Healthy food for Native elders shouldn't just be a demonstration, it should be the norm!
moderate 03/18/2025
Eager to see the impact of this project; could be a model for broader applications.