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Iowa Senate committee advances $1 million appropriation to expand Double Up Food Bucks
Summary
A Senate subcommittee advanced Senate Study Bill 10 12, which would appropriate $1 million from the general fund in FY2026 to expand the Double Up Food Bucks program that matches EBT purchases of fresh produce.
Senator Klimesh, opening for the Health and Human Services Committee, said Senate Study Bill 10 12 "is what's known as the double up food bucks program. This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 26." The committee voted to advance the bill to the floor.
Why it matters: The bill would provide state funding to a program that matches Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables, with the goal of increasing healthy…
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