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Introduced
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
In Committee
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to make commodities available for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Farmers Feeding America Act of 2023, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to make more commodities available for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP). Specifically, it extends the funding for EFAP through 2028 and increases the annual funding for the program from $400 million to $500 million. Additionally, it raises the funding for EFAP storage and distribution from $100 million to $200 million and extends the authorization for EFAP infrastructure grants through 2028. The bill also introduces provisions to help geographically isolated states, such as Hawaii and Alaska, establish alternative delivery options and purchase locally grown produce for the EFAP.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (57)
Andrea Salinas (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Yadira Caraveo (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Matt Cartwright (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Al Green (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
David Scott (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (on 03/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6203/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6203/BILLS-118hr6203ih.pdf |
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