Washington, July 2 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is introducing the Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act, legislation to help families buy fresh fruits and vegetables modeled on a successful program launched in Jayapal's district.
"As families struggle to keep food on the table, Congress must prioritize work on efforts to lower costs and help Americans stay afloat," said Jayapal. "While Republicans in Congress enacted legislation to raise food prices and are hellbent on cutting food assistance, Seattle is once again leading the way with the Fresh Bucks program, which is successfully keeping people fed with nutritious food and reducing hunger. We must pass this legisla...