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US HR1207
US HR1207To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to transfer all functions, responsibilities, and related assets of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) related to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the bill mandates that beginning on the date of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture will assume USAID's responsibilities for food aid programs, including all existing grants, contracts, regulations, and statutory authorities. The legislation ensures continuity by allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to implement amendments to existing regulations as interim final rules and to immediately exercise previously held USAID authorities. The bill notably requires the Secretary of Agriculture to continue operating the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, which provides evidence-based analysis about potential famine and flood situations. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture must periodically consult with the Secretary of State when carrying out food aid programs under Title II of the Food for Peace Act. This transfer effectively shifts a significant international food assistance program from an international development agency to an agricultural department, potentially streamlining food aid operations and oversight.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (42)
Tracey Mann (R)*,
Don Bacon (R),
Jim Baird (R),
Michael Baumgartner (R),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Rick Crawford (R),
Chuck Edwards (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Ron Estes (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Brad Finstad (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Craig Goldman (R),
Sam Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Jeff Hurd (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Frank Lucas (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Keith Self (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Mike Turner (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Tony Wied (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1207/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1207/BILLS-119hr1207ih.pdf |
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