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IA HF970
Bill
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2025-2026 to provide grants supporting the Double Up Food Bucks program administered by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative
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Double Up Food Bucks program makes fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other locations accessible to Iowa residents receiving federal SNAP benefits
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Grant recipients must provide at least a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant assistance received
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Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to request federal approval to modify SNAP eligible foods to include only healthy foods and beverages (grains, dairy, meat, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, pasta, rice, legumes, fruits, and vegetables)
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The appropriation takes effect contingent upon receiving federal approval for the SNAP food eligibility modification, and funds do not revert at the end of the fiscal year
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, the supplemental nutrition assistance program and making appropriations and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 796, HSB 216.)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Costello, Donahue, and Warme. S.J. 394.
2/24/2026