HB1096

Establishing the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program and the Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program Account; and providing for research on Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program.

Chamber Passed·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program incentivizes SNAP recipients to buy fruits and vegetables.

The Pennsylvania Food Bucks Program provides financial incentives to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase fruits and vegetables. The program is administered by a selected nonprofit organization, which must meet specific criteria, including the ability to apply for federal grants. The program offers at least 40 cents in incentives for every dollar of SNAP benefits redeemed on eligible fruits or vegetables at participating retailers.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 22–15 · Jun 3, 2025
Current
Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

164 Yea

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39 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:30 AM

Agriculture And Rural Affairs (h) Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 3, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (164-39)

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

In the Senate