S. 57: MAPLE Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-02-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Making Agricultural Products Locally Essential Act or the MAPLE Act
This bill includes maple syrup as one of the eligible foods under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
As background, the Department of Agriculture's SFMNP provides grants to participating states to provide low-income seniors with coupons/vouchers that may be used at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs to purchase eligible foods (i.e., fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey).
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 57 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 57?
S. 57 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: MAPLE Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 57 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).