This bill updates a federal nutrition program so families can get healthy food incentives all year. It lets the program count fresh frozen fruits and vegetables toward these incentives, making it easier to buy produce even when it’s out of season.

It also expands what foods qualify. In addition to fruits and vegetables, legumes (like beans and lentils) would be included. Eligible items can be fresh or fresh frozen, giving families more affordable, healthy options.

• Who is affected: Families using the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) and the stores and markets that participate in it.
• What changes: Year-round access to incentives; fresh frozen produce allowed; legumes added as eligible foods.
• When: The incentives are intended to be available year-round if this becomes law.